What is Locum Tenens?
Locum tenens is temporary medical staffing. Physicians, NPs, PAs, and CRNAs fill short-term roles at hospitals and clinics — with flexible schedules, travel, and competitive pay.
Locum tenens (Latin for “holding a place”) is a temporary medical staffing model. Licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNAs, and other clinicians fill short-term roles at hospitals, clinics, and government facilities — maintaining patient access when permanent staff are unavailable.
A Flexible Solution for Modern Healthcare
Whether a clinical practice is covering maternity leaves, handling seasonal increases in patient census, or seeking a full-time candidate, temporary clinicians maintain seamless patient care.
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Seamless Patient Onboarding
Ensures that emergency departments, clinics, and operating rooms remain fully staffed without increasing resident physician burnout.
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Career Independence
Providers choose exactly when, where, and how much they work, completely eliminating institutional administrative friction.
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Elite Rates and Lodging
Enjoy premium weekly deposits, fully paid luxury travel concierge services, and top-tier clinical malpractice coverage.
Who Works Locum Tenens?
Elite clinicians at all career stages utilize this model. From newly board-certified residents looking to explore diverse practice areas, to mid-career professionals seeking to optimize work-life balance, to late-career practitioners looking to maintain clinical practice without executive meetings.
Get Started TodayLocum Tenens by the Numbers
Key facts about temporary medical staffing in the United States.
8 to 12 Weeks
Typical assignment length — though urgent coverage can be days and long-term needs may extend months.
Growing Demand
Hospitals increasingly rely on locum tenens to cover staffing gaps, seasonal census spikes, and physician turnover.
Top Specialties
Anesthesiology, emergency medicine, hospitalist, and primary care lead locum tenens placement volume.
Why Elite Clinics Partner With AZ Locums
We connect prestige medical institutions with the nation's top-tier healthcare professionals.
Pre-Vetted Clinical Elite
Our internal credentialing division operates 24/7, maintaining a top-tier roster of 100% vetted medical professionals.
White-Glove Lodging
We take complete responsibility for clinical licensing, local travel, housing, and rental logistics, making onboarding effortless.
A-Rated Malpractice Coverage
Every single assignment includes our robust A-rated medical malpractice insurance, including full tail coverage.
Dedicated One-on-One Agency
A single expert recruiter works to represent you, serving as a dedicated logistics and career advocate.