Why AZ Locums
Why clinicians and facilities choose AZ Locums — physician-founded locum staffing with rigorous credentialing, transparent pay, and dedicated recruiter support nationwide.
AZ Locums is a physician-founded locum staffing agency placing doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNAs, and certified anesthesiologist assistants in temporary assignments nationwide. We handle credentialing, A-rated malpractice insurance, travel logistics, and weekly Friday pay for clinicians — and deliver pre-vetted, specialty-matched coverage for hospitals and clinics.
Whether you are a clinician exploring locum flexibility or a facility leader filling an urgent coverage gap, AZ Locums operates as a partner — not a job board. Every placement is recruiter-managed from first conversation through privileging and on-site start.
Locum staffing built for clinicians
- Specialty-aligned matching: Recruiters know hospitalist, EM, anesthesia, and APP workflows — not just keyword matching.
- Transparent pay: Rate discussions before you accept. See 2026 compensation ranges by specialty.
- Faster credentialing: In-house licensing support, fee deposits, and privileging follow-up. Credentialing timeline.
- Full logistics: Malpractice with tail coverage, pre-paid travel and housing on qualifying assignments, electronic timesheets, weekly direct deposit.
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Locum staffing for healthcare facilities
Hospitals and clinics use AZ Locums when census spikes, leaves stack up, or permanent recruitment lags. We present credentialed candidates quickly, manage compliance documentation, and support locum-to-permanent transitions when there is mutual fit.
- Pre-vetted physicians, NPs, PAs, and CRNAs matched to your specialty need
- Credentialing and privileging coordination with your medical staff office
- Government and VA experience via federal staffing services
- Responsive account management — not a self-serve marketplace
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How AZ Locums compares
National locum brands optimize for job volume and platform scale. AZ Locums optimizes for placement quality, recruiter continuity, and clinician experience — the factors that determine whether an assignment succeeds on day one.
We are not the largest locum company in the U.S. We are built for providers and facilities who value a single accountable team over anonymous marketplace matching.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a locum staffing agency?
A locum staffing agency matches temporary clinicians — physicians, NPs, PAs, CRNAs, and allied professionals — with hospitals and clinics that need short-term coverage. The agency handles recruiting, credentialing coordination, malpractice insurance, travel logistics, and payroll so facilities fill gaps quickly and clinicians focus on patient care.
What is the best locums company?
The best locums company for you depends on specialty fit, recruiter responsiveness, pay transparency, and logistics support — not brand size alone. AZ Locums is physician-founded and built for clinicians and facilities who want a dedicated advocate, rigorous credentialing, A-rated malpractice coverage, and weekly pay without hidden travel deductions.
What is the difference between locum and staffing?
Locum refers specifically to temporary clinical assignments filled by licensed providers, usually through a locums agency. General healthcare staffing can include permanent placement, travel nursing, or allied health contracts. AZ Locums focuses on locum for physicians and advanced-practice providers, plus select ancillary roles.
Why choose AZ Locums over larger locum agencies?
Large agencies offer volume; AZ Locums offers accountability. You work with specialty-focused recruiters who know your licensure profile, negotiate rates upfront, pre-fund licensing fees when possible, and stay involved through credentialing and assignment completion — without handing you off to a call center.