Transparency First
Real-time visibility into shift rates, facility history, and assignment expectations before you commit. No bait-and-switch pay.
For Clinicians — Career Autonomy
Your Career, Your Terms, Higher Pay.
Take control of your schedule. Join a network of elite clinicians who choose flexibility and premium compensation — without the mega-agency treatment. We deliver real-time shift transparency, rapid credentialing, and a team that treats you as the asset you are.
Rapid Credentialing
Upload your docs once. Automated primary-source verification handles 80% of checks instantly. We manage license tracking and expirables — you never chase paperwork again.
Advocacy & Support
You are the asset. We clear the obstacles — travel logistics, privileging, scheduling conflicts — so you can focus entirely on patient care.
Premium Compensation
Our rates consistently beat mega-agency benchmarks. Competitive pay with no hidden deductions — you keep what you earn.
Top locations with immediate openings
- Phoenix, AZ
- Las Vegas, NV
- Albuquerque, NM
- Houston, TX
- Tucson, AZ
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Salt Lake City, UT
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How it works
From application to assignment in days
Secure your profile
Complete our 3-minute intake. Choose the Candidate pathway — no account creation required to browse.
Upload credentials once
Securely submit your CV, license, and certifications. We handle the rest.
Review matched opportunities
Automated credential screening begins instantly. A recruiter reaches out within 24 hours of screening clearance with curated assignments matching your specialty and preferences.
Start earning
Credentialing complete, logistics handled — you show up, deliver care, and get paid.
Credentialing Standards
Credentialing Requirements by Specialty
| Specialty | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine | ABEM/AOBEM board cert, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS (peds), DEA, state license, NPDB query, peer refs ×2, malpractice history 10yr |
| Hospitalist | ABIM board cert, ACLS, BLS, DEA, hospital-specific privileging (admitting, discharge, procedures), peer refs ×2 |
| Anesthesiology | ABA board cert, ACLS, BLS, PALS, state license, DEA, institution-specific anesthesia privileges, peer refs ×3 |
| Psychiatry | ABPN board cert, BLS, state license, DEA (or DEA-X waiver for buprenorphine), NPI, peer refs ×2, background check |
| Surgery | ABGS board cert, ACLS, BLS, ATLS, specific procedure log/case volume, hospital-specific surgical privileges, peer refs ×3 |
Onboarding Timeline
Your First Locum Assignment: What to Expect
Week 1-2
Credentialing package submission, NPDB consent, license verification initiated
Week 2-4
Primary source verifications, peer references contacted, facility MSO review
Week 3-5
Privileging committee review, payer enrollment if billing, badging/access setup
Day of Assignment
Orientation (2-4hrs), EMR training (Epic/Cerner/Meditech), badge access, DEA local registration confirmed
First Shift
Typically shadowed by a peer or charge nurse for first 4 hours on new EMR systems
Financial Planning
Tax Strategy for Locum Physicians
Business Structure
Form a PLLC or S-Corp: Route locum income through business entity
Solo 401(k)
Contribute up to $69,000/yr (2024 limit: $23,000 employee + $46,000 employer)
SEP-IRA alternative
Up to 25% of net self-employment income
Travel deductions
Primary home must be >50 miles from assignment to deduct travel
CME deductions
All CME costs, licensing fees, journals, medical textbooks deductible
Quarterly taxes
Pay by Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Jan 15 to avoid IRS penalties
Recommended: Work with a CPA specializing in physician tax strategy (can save $30,000–$80,000/yr)
Practice Environments
Clinical Autonomy by Setting
Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
<25 beds, rural, typically solo coverage, maximum autonomy, highest pay premiums (+15-30%)
Academic Medical Center (AMC)
Teaching hospital, resident/fellow supervision, protocol-heavy, competitive base rates
Community Hospital
25-500 beds, moderate supervision, balanced autonomy, most common locum setting
Freestanding ED
High volume, fast-paced, shift-work model, no call required, great for EM/UC physicians
VA/Government
FTCA malpractice coverage (no separate policy needed), structured hours, good for hospitalists/psychiatrists
Telehealth
100% remote, state license required for each patient state, growing rapidly post-COVID
Ready to find your next assignment?
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