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NewestWhy Healthcare Organizations Are Making Locum Tenens Part of Their Staffing Plans
Locum tenens can support more than vacancy coverage. Explore recent survey findings and practical considerations for planned absences, demand peaks, and staffing transitions.
NewestHealthcare Hiring Shortages: What Employers Need to Plan For
Physician workforce projections point to persistent hiring challenges, especially outside metro areas. Here is what the data means for recruitment, retention, and coverage planning.
NewestTravel and Lodging Reimbursements on Locum Tenens Assignments
How travel and lodging are commonly handled on locum assignments, and why reimbursements and stipends are not the same thing.
NewestUnderstanding 1099 Independent Contractor Work as a Locum Provider
What it means to work as a 1099 independent contractor on locum tenens assignments, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
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Healthcare Hiring Shortages: What Employers Need to Plan For
Physician workforce projections point to persistent hiring challenges, especially outside metro areas. Here is what the data means for recruitment, retention, and coverage planning.

Why Healthcare Organizations Are Making Locum Tenens Part of Their Staffing Plans
Locum tenens can support more than vacancy coverage. Explore recent survey findings and practical considerations for planned absences, demand peaks, and staffing transitions.
FeaturedUnderstanding 1099 Independent Contractor Work as a Locum Provider
What it means to work as a 1099 independent contractor on locum tenens assignments, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
FeaturedTravel and Lodging Reimbursements on Locum Tenens Assignments
How travel and lodging are commonly handled on locum assignments, and why reimbursements and stipends are not the same thing.
FeaturedHow Locum Tenens Staffing Works: A Guide for Providers
A plain-language walkthrough of the locum tenens process, from first conversation to your first day on assignment.
FeaturedHow Locum Tenens Staffing Works: A Guide for Employers
What to expect when you bring in locum tenens coverage, from intake call to first shift.
FeaturedCredentialing 101: What to Expect When You Start a New Assignment
An overview of the credentialing process and the documents you will likely need to gather.

Understanding Compact Licenses and Multi-State Practice
What compact licensure arrangements mean for providers considering assignments across state lines.

Locum Tenens vs. Permanent Placement: Choosing the Right Path
A side-by-side look at how locum tenens and permanent roles differ, and how to decide which fits your goals.

Signs It Is Time to Partner With a Healthcare Staffing Agency
Common indicators that internal recruiting alone is no longer sufficient to keep your team staffed.

What Employers Should Know About Contract Staffing
How contract staffing differs from locum tenens and permanent hiring, and when it makes sense.

Building a Resume That Stands Out in Healthcare Recruiting
Practical, non-generic tips for presenting your clinical experience clearly to recruiters and hiring teams.
FeaturedLocum-to-Perm: How the Transition Works
A look at how providers and facilities move from a temporary assignment into a permanent relationship.

Staffing Rural and Underserved Communities: Challenges and Solutions
Why rural and underserved facilities face unique staffing challenges, and how flexible staffing models help.
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