Locum Tenens Compensation Guide: Rates by Specialty (2026)
How locum tenens pay varies by specialty, region, and assignment type — hourly rate tables, what is included beyond pay, and how…
Locum Tenens Staffing
Nationwide
AZ Locums is a locum tenens agency placing physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, and CRNAs with hospitals and clinics across the U.S. We handle credentialing, malpractice, travel, and weekly pay — so you can focus on patient care.
Clinicians
For Providers
Access exclusive placements, competitive rates, and 24/7 logistical support. Elevate your career with AZ Locums.
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Institutions
For Facilities
Solve staffing shortages with pre-vetted, high-caliber medical professionals. Precision-matched to your needs.
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Diagnostics & Support
For Medical Ancillary Staff
Access premier placements in imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and therapy. Expand your career with dedicated support.
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A physician-founded locum tenens agency built on rigorous credentialing, transparent pay, and full-service logistics.
Rigorous Credentialing
Every provider is license-verified, reference-checked, and matched to assignments by specialty.
Competitive Weekly Pay
Transparent hourly rates with electronic timesheets and Friday direct deposits.
Travel & Housing Covered
Flights, furnished housing, and ground transport arranged and pre-paid by your concierge.
Dedicated Recruiter
One advocate manages your placement from matching through credentialing to on-site support.
White-Glove Logistics
Focus on patient care. We handle the rest. Our systematic approach to credentialing and logistics removes the friction from medical staffing.
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Licensing & Credentialing
In-house experts accelerate the state licensing process and facility onboarding.
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Malpractice Coverage
Premium A-rated claims-made coverage with tail coverage provided.
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Housing & Transportation
Luxury accommodations and rental arrangements managed by your concierge.
"The onboarding process was entirely hands-off for me. They truly manage every detail."
— Dr. Aris Thorne, SurgeryTrusted by Industry Leaders
AZ Locums has transformed our emergency department staffing. The caliber of physicians they provide is consistently superior to other agencies we've used in the past.
The flexibility and higher pay scale allowed me to achieve a work-life balance I didn't think was possible in clinical surgery.
Their logistics team is incredible. From travel to malpractice, everything is handled with precision.
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