Hayes Locums Blog

More and more healthcare facilities are discovering the benefits of integrating advanced practice providers (APPs) into their care teams—especially when it comes to bridging gaps in care caused by the physician shortage. This strategic staffing solution creates meaningful opportunities for APPs, while broadening the scope of quality coverage for facilities. How can APPs benefit facilities? […]

Locums doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment. Physicians can use part-time locums to expand their clinical experience beyond the scope of their full-time practice.  Dr. Mary Arbuthnot, who balances locums with her full-time career as a military pediatric surgeon, is a shining example. Her thoughtful approach to locums shows how providers can use locum […]

September marks Women in Medicine Month, and we’re celebrating the women of Hayes Locums—the paths they have carved out for themselves as women in medicine, the pride they take in their work, and the incredible impact they’ve had on the communities in which they work. We’re sharing the experiences of women physicians and APPs in […]

Every hospital recruitment team aims to recruit for retention. However, when it comes to locum tenens physicians, recruiting to retain may look a little different. While some locums physicians may be looking for a permanent full-time position, others prefer locum tenens for several reasons—more autonomy over their schedule, the ability to work part-time, or because […]

Replacing a physician costs facilities two to three times the departing physician’s annual salary. When hospitals can’t fill vacancies quickly during peak demand periods, it results in lost patient revenue, physician burnout, and decreased continuity of care.  Why do physician vacancies cost hospitals money? Physician vacancies lead facilities to spend more on recruitment while generating […]

At Hayes Locums, we’re proud to celebrate you during National Locum Tenens Week, happening August 11–15, 2025. This week recognizes the physicians and advanced practice providers who step in where care is needed most—bridging critical staffing gaps and ensuring that communities across the country continue to receive high-quality care.  In 2025, locum tenens continues to […]

Locum tenens can offer opportunities for CRNAs to earn a great income while having more control over their schedules. We sat down with CRNA Rebecca Van Leeuwen to get an inside look at how locum tenens has improved her work-life balance, and what the CRNA locums experience looks like. What led you to become a […]

Full-time hospital providers typically take time off for long holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas—which means hospitals are often in need of locums coverage. Holiday locums assignments pay at higher rates than regular locums assignments, so it’s a great opportunity to earn additional income. Now is the time to start planning your holiday assignments, so you […]

In rural communities, there are only about 30 healthcare specialists for every 100,000 patients. However, locum tenens physicians are stepping in to bridge the gap in care. Rural locums jobs can provide physicians with an opportunity to earn higher compensation and make a meaningful impact. Physician shortages hit rural communities the hardest.  While the physician […]

There continues to be a high demand for locums providers—and with this demand comes opportunity for those who are ready to look beyond full-time hospital practice. In this article, we’ll highlight how you can maximize both your income and your lifestyle with locum tenens. Increased locums demand creates increased opportunities for providers. The COVID-19 pandemic […]