Getting Started in Locums

Getting Started in Locums

Physician Burnout in 2026: What Mental Health Month Reveals About a System Under Strain

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month turns a spotlight on clinician well-being. In 2026, that light lands on a workforce showing positive, if uneven, improvement […]

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How to Choose a Locum Tenens Agency

Choosing a locum tenens agency comes down to three factors: financial stability, malpractice coverage reliability, and operational support. Physicians should prioritize agencies with a proven […]

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The Credential Checklist For Locum Tenens

What credentials do locum physicians need? Locum physicians typically need a valid state medical license, DEA registration, board certification, malpractice coverage, immunization records, and a […]

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The History of CRNAs: How Nurse Anesthetists Reshaped Modern Medicine

For most of human history, surgery brought out tremendous pain.  Before anesthesia, patients were often restrained while surgeons worked as quickly as possible. The speed […]

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How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track

How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track At 8:15 a.m. on a Monday in rural West Texas, the infusion center is already full. […]

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jobs: Is Locum Tenens the Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed?

You, a MFM physician, and a world that needs you more than ever If you’re a full-time Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician, you don’t need another […]

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The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC): What You Need to Know in 2025

As of August 2025, 36 states are IMLC members that serve as State of Principal License (SPL) for physicians.

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Top 6 States for Family Medicine Jobs in 2025

We’ve analyzed our internal job listing data and identified the top six states for family medicine jobs in 2025.

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The Transformative Power of Mentor and Mentee Relationships

Life can be a whirlwind—between classes, friendships, extracurriculars, and the looming pressure of planning for the future, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why it’s […]

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PA Licensure Compact Enacted in 19 States

A total of 19 states have enacted the PA Licensure Compact, but the agreement has yet to be operationalized.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Behavioral health needs have climbed in the United States over the past decade—between the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans are […]

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Summer 2025 Reading: Best Career Development and Motivational Books

Career development and motivational books help create the essential framework for success whether you’re a student or CEO.

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