A look at how providers and facilities move from a temporary assignment into a permanent relationship.
A locum-to-perm arrangement allows a provider to begin work on a temporary assignment with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role if both sides want to continue the relationship.
This structure benefits providers who want to evaluate a facility, team, and community before making a long-term commitment, and it benefits facilities that want to see a candidate's fit in practice before extending a permanent offer.
The specific terms of a locum-to-perm conversion, including timing and any associated fees, vary by staffing agreement and should be clarified in writing before the assignment begins, not after.
Providers considering this path should ask directly whether a facility is open to conversion and under what circumstances, rather than assuming it is available by default.
When it works well, locum-to-perm reduces the risk of a mismatched permanent hire for the facility and gives the provider real information about day-to-day life at the organization before signing on long-term.