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Locum Tenens Housing

Many people think locum tenens providers have to live in an extended stay hotel for the duration of their assignment. However, that’s only one option. […]

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DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?

In the United States, there are two degrees that allow a physician to practice medicine: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD). […]

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Decoding Office Dress Codes

There’s a lot of things to consider for your first day at a new job- like navigating the commute, meeting your coworkers, and setting up […]

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3 Ways the Human Body Can Be Used to Power Electronics

As wearable devices become more and more a part of our everyday life, there appears to be one glaring problem: power. Sooner or later, you […]

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#BecauseICan Help Provide Care to Those in Need

#BecauseICan is a Barton Associates campaign featuring the real lives of locum tenens providers and the reasons that they do locum tenens work. For all […]

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States You Can Get a CRNA License in Under Six Weeks

Chances are you have chosen the locum tenens career path because of its flexible nature. A key factor in a provider’s decision to go locum […]

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Must-Have Traits to Work in Sales

Is sales the right career path for me? Not everyone can be a sales person. There are certain characteristics that a good sales person is […]

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5 Reasons to Consider Full-Time Locum Tenens

5 Reasons to Consider Full-Time Locum Tenens Locum tenens can be appealing to healthcare providers who want the freedom and flexibility to make their own […]

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Best Practices When Searching for a Job

How do I effectively search for a job? Beginning a job search can be very overwhelming. You may find yourself not knowing where to start. […]

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What is the Difference Between an NP and DNP?

What is the Difference Between an NP and a DNP? Nurses play a lot of different roles in healthcare and, as such, often vary in […]

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States You Can Get a Physician License in Under Eight Weeks

Chances are you have chosen the locum tenens career path because of its flexible nature. A key factor in a provider’s decision to go locum […]

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A Look at 5 Unique Locum Tenens Settings

For locum tenens professionals, variety is the spice of life and a significant source of career satisfaction. Clinicians can expect to learn new skills and […]

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