Loosely translated from Latin, locum tenens (or simply locums) means "to hold a place," primarily for healthcare jobs, and may refer to either the position or the physician. Employment by a locums agency is also considered to be locum tenens.
Although every healthcare professional has his or her personal reasons for choosing locum tenens, most cite one of the five reasons below.
- One of the most popular reasons is flexibility. Whether you’re a new healthcare professional looking for a breather after residency or you’re a seasoned physician who wants to explore different options, CSU Locums can help. Our short and long-term temporary staffing positions may pose the perfect solution for your current needs.
- Healthcare jobs often require on-call availability and rarely offer long vacations. That’s part of what makes locum tenens so exciting: exploring jobs in new locations while taking time off to travel.
- Locum tenens usually pay more than permanent positions and may offer overtime. Wouldn’t you like a job that pays the most — and pays the most often?
- Year after year in the same location with little opportunity for travel, healthcare jobs can get stale. Fresh environments and new experiences help define locum tenens.
- We can help you gain clinical experience to advance your medical career.
We pay some of the highest rates in the industry on a weekly basis. No hassles, no waiting — just money.
As a CSU Locums professional, you’re covered through our medical liability insurance.
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