​The Latin phrase Locum Tenens means "to hold the place or, to substitute for." The practice of Locum Tenens physicians came into being in the early 1970's when the University of Utah was awarded a grant to provide physicians to medically under-served areas and rural health clinics in the western US. Hospital administrators and physicians recognized the need for this type of staffing services across the country and Locum Tenens Travel healthcare began and it is booming!

The industry has been growing for 30 years now and there are thousands of NPs, PAs, physicians and CRNAs working with locum tenens companies across America today. This industry provides these professionals for staffing in government and military facilities, hospitals, outpatient medical centers, group practices, correctional facilities and community health centers. 

There are several reasons why facilities seek out locum tenens professionals, when physicians need to take vacations or leaves from their practice, seasonal changes in area populations or of course emergency situations.

Locum Tenens work offers the traveling healthcare professional the chance to gain clinical experience, earn extra income, set your own schedule and choose where you want to go!  There are jobs available in all 50 states and it's all up to you! Enjoy your travels.

Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network