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Locum tenens work is booming as hospitals and urgent‑care centers fill staffing gaps caused by physician shortages, the aging population, and post‑pandemic patient surges. 80% of acute care facilities now use locum physicians to keep services running, creating a high‑demand market where flexible hours meet urgent needs.

Locum roles span specialties: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Oncology, and Telehealth. Typical responsibilities include charting in EHRs (Epic, Cerner), conducting physical exams, managing acute cases, and coordinating discharge plans. Tele‑locum positions use platforms like Teladoc and Amwell to deliver remote consultations, while on‑site locums often work 12‑hour shifts to stabilize patient flow.

Salary transparency is critical for locum professionals because rates vary by specialty, region, and shift length. With clear pay data you can compare offers, negotiate fair compensation, and avoid under‑payment for overnight or weekend coverage.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Naperville, IL

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Davis, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Relief Veterinarian's primary role is to provide preventative care, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in pets. Essential responsibilities include ensuring pet, client, and associate safety, obtaining relevant information from clients, maintaining medical records, educating clients about pet health, and providing professional service. The ideal candidate should have strong multi-tasking, communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, intellectual, compassionate, mathematical, computer, management, and attitude skills. They must be confident around pets, flexible, independent, stress-tolerant, and able to work beyond 40 hours per week. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, valid state license, DEA license, and proven surgical skills are required. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Riverside, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Area Chief of Staff

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: New Rochelle, NY

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Area Chief of Staff role at Banfield Pet Hospital involves leading, developing, and managing associate veterinarians to ensure quality care and meet performance measures. The position focuses on driving a culture of quality and safety, conducting hospital visits and quality audits, and developing veterinarians' technical and functional skills. Key responsibilities include partnering with the Director of Veterinary Quality for recruitment and onboarding, delivering on veterinary quality KPIs, and driving doctor engagement and retention. The role requires strong leadership, conflict management, customer focus, and problem-solving skills. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree, veterinary license, and 3 years of small animal medicine experience are required.

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $2,160 per week

Company: Core Medical Group

Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Core Medical Group, a leading healthcare staffing agency, is seeking a travel nurse RN for a 13-week long-term care position in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The job offers competitive pay, extensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401k matching, travel reimbursement, and housing support. CoreMedical Group is known for its personalized support, career growth opportunities, and annual all-inclusive vacation for its healthcare professionals.

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,048 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Huntington, West Virginia

Posted Jan 24, 2025

PRN Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a 13-week assignment in Huntington, West Virginia. The job involves 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. PRN Healthcare, founded by Pete Hietpas, aims to be competitive in the healthcare staffing industry while maintaining compassion. The company offers various benefits including weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, 401k retirement plan, referral bonuses, employee assistance programs, housing options, medical, dental, vision benefits, and life insurance.

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,073 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Frederick, Maryland

Posted Jan 24, 2025

PRN Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a Med Surg / Telemetry position in Frederick, Maryland. The job is a 13-week contract, 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts. PRN Healthcare, founded by Pete Hietpas, aims to be competitive in the healthcare staffing industry while maintaining compassion. They offer benefits such as weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, 401k, referral bonuses, employee assistance programs, housing options, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Locum positions by seniority?
Locum MDs earn between $220,000 and $350,000 annually in high‑cost states, with senior specialists (e.g., Cardiologists, Neurologists) reaching $400,000+. Locum RNs range from $55,000 to $90,000 yearly, while allied health locums (PT, OT) earn $45,000–$70,000. Rates also vary by shift: 12‑hour on‑site shifts can pay 25%–35% more than standard 8‑hour shifts.
What skills and certifications are required for Locum roles?
Board certification in the relevant specialty, state medical license, and an active NPI number are mandatory for physicians. Nurses must hold current RN or LPN licensure plus BLS/ACLS certification. Telehealth locums need proficiency in EHRs (Epic, Cerner) and familiarity with secure video platforms (Zoom Health, Doxy.me). Additional credentials such as Scripps or Mayo Clinic locum certifications can boost credibility.
Is remote work available for Locum positions?
Yes—many hospitals and telehealth companies hire remote locums. Tele‑locum roles use platforms like Amwell, Teladoc, MDLive, and Doctor On Call. Remote on‑site locums may be required to cover overnight shifts via secure VPNs to access patient records and participate in virtual rounds.
How can a Locum career progress to full‑time or specialty practice?
Locum work often serves as a pipeline: Physicians can use locum assignments to build experience, expand networks, and secure referrals. Many locums transition to full‑time hospitalist or outpatient roles after 12–18 months. Others leverage locum experience to start private practice, obtain consulting contracts, or pursue higher‑paying specialty fellowships.
What industry trends are shaping the Locum market?
Telehealth adoption is accelerating, with 65% of hospitals now offering virtual urgent‑care services. Burnout and the 2025 projected shortage of 150,000 physicians in the U.S. are driving hospitals to rely more on locums. Additionally, value‑based care models reward hospitals that maintain consistent staffing, further expanding locum opportunities across specialties.

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