The Locums Journal
Industry news, physician guides, and staffing trends.
Everything locum tenens physicians need to know about taxes in 2026: 1099 basics, S-Corp savings, every deductible expense, multi-state filing, quarterly payments, and retirement accounts.
Nobody tells you what to actually pack for a locum assignment. Here's the complete guide — security gear, sleep essentials, travel cooking, scrub tips, and the road warrior items nobody tells you about.
Locum CRNAs are earning $200-$325/hr in 2026. Here's what the market actually looks like — real rates by state, shift structures, travel perks, and what affects your take-home pay.
EM physicians earn $280–$375/hr doing locum tenens in 2026. Here's the complete guide to pay rates by setting, top markets, shift structures, credentialing, and how to maximize your income as a locum EM doctor.
Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you have answers to these 10 critical questions. From malpractice coverage to housing stipends, here's what every first-time locum physician needs to know.
An unfilled physician shift costs far more than the lost revenue from that day. Here's the full financial and operational picture — and what hospitals are doing to fix it.
Credentialing is the biggest source of delays in locum tenens work. Here's exactly how it works, what you need to prepare, and how to get through it faster.
Rural and urban locum assignments offer very different pay rates, patient volumes, and lifestyle tradeoffs. Here's a complete comparison to help you decide which is the better fit.
Most locum physicians accept the first offer they receive. The ones who negotiate earn significantly more. Here's exactly how to negotiate your locum tenens contract — rate, terms, and everything in between.
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