How hospitals and clinics in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas can leverage locum tenens staffing to close coverage gaps, retain continuity of care, and control labor costs in 2026.
From AI-assisted matching to credentialing automation and burnout-aware retention, here are the healthcare recruitment trends shaping 2026 — and how forward-thinking facilities are responding.
Credentialing is where locum tenens assignments succeed or fail. This checklist walks facility leaders through primary-source verification, Joint Commission alignment, and ongoing compliance monitoring.