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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.

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,860 per week

Company: Core Medical Group

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Core Medical Group is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a 13-week contract in Wichita, Kansas. They offer competitive pay packages, benefits, and a free all-inclusive vacation each year. The company prioritizes its employees' well-being and provides dedicated support.

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,197 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Posted Jan 22, 2025

PRN Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a Med Surg position in New Haven, Connecticut. The job is a 13-week contract, 36 hours per week, 12-hour days. PRN Healthcare, founded by Pete Hietpas, aims to be competitive in the market while maintaining compassion. They offer various benefits including weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, 401k, referral bonuses, employee assistance programs, housing options, medical, dental, vision benefits, and life insurance. The company culture is faith-based, emphasizing service and giving back to communities.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Oceanside, CA

Posted Jan 22, 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 communicating diagnoses and treatment plans. The ideal candidate should possess strong multi-tasking, communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, intellectual, compassionate, mathematical, computer, and management skills. They must also demonstrate initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and stress tolerance. The job requires working with various pets, sometimes beyond 40 hours per week, and handling tasks like standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, valid state license, DEA license, and proven surgical skills are required.

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - $2,865 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts

Posted Jan 22, 2025

PRN Healthcare is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Cath Lab position in Plymouth, Massachusetts, starting February 10, 2025. The job is for 13 weeks, 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts. PRN Healthcare, founded by Pete Hietpas, aims to be competitive while maintaining compassion, offering benefits like weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, and comprehensive health benefits.

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,070 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Posted Jan 22, 2025

PRN Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a 13-week assignment in Louisville, Kentucky's ICU. Founded by Pete Hietpas in 1995, PRN Healthcare aims to be competitive in the healthcare staffing industry while maintaining a compassionate approach. 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 - Psychiatric - $2,386 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Helena, Montana

Posted Jan 22, 2025

PRN Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a Psychiatric position in Helena, Montana. The job is a 13-week contract starting from 02/09/2025, with 40 hours per week on days, 8 hours per shift. The pay package includes a tax-free stipend. PRN Healthcare, founded by Pete Hietpas, aims to be competitive while maintaining compassion. They offer various benefits including weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, 401k, referral bonuses, employee assistance programs, housing options, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,785 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted Jan 22, 2025

PRN Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN for a Med Surg position in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 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 market while maintaining a compassionate approach. They offer various benefits including weekly pay, guaranteed hours, continuing education, 401k, referral bonuses, employee assistance programs, housing options, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,197 per week

Company: PRN Healthcare

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Posted Jan 22, 2025

PRN Healthcare is recruiting a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in Waterloo, Iowa. The job is a 13-week contract starting from 02/17/2025, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts. PRN Healthcare, founded by Pete Hietpas, aims to be competitive in the healthcare staffing industry while maintaining a compassionate approach. 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 - Case Management - $2,448 per week

Company: KPG Healthcare

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Posted Jan 22, 2025

KPG Healthcare is currently recruiting for a travel nurse RN Case Management position in Aspen, Colorado. The job is a 13-week contract starting from 02/10/2025, with 40 hours per week and 12-hour shifts. The nurse must have at least two years of recent experience in Case Management. KPG Healthcare offers competitive compensation, nationwide contract opportunities, housing or stipend, travel and license reimbursement, and healthcare benefits. They specialize in diverse healthcare staffing solutions including travel nursing, allied professionals, per diem nurse staffing, locum tenens staffing, and physician placement.

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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