What is Locum?
Locum is temporary medical staffing. Physicians, NPs, PAs, and CRNAs fill short-term roles at hospitals and clinics — with flexible schedules, travel, and competitive pay.
Locum (Latin for “holding a place”) is a temporary medical staffing model. Licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNAs, and other clinicians fill short-term roles at hospitals, clinics, and government facilities — maintaining patient access when permanent staff are unavailable.
A Flexible Solution for Modern Healthcare
Whether a clinical practice is covering maternity leaves, handling seasonal increases in patient census, or seeking a full-time candidate, temporary clinicians maintain seamless patient care.
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Seamless Patient Onboarding
Ensures that emergency departments, clinics, and operating rooms remain fully staffed without increasing resident physician burnout.
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Career Independence
Providers choose exactly when, where, and how much they work, completely eliminating institutional administrative friction.
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Elite Rates and Lodging
Enjoy premium weekly deposits, fully paid luxury travel concierge services, and top-tier clinical malpractice coverage.
Who Works Locum?
Elite clinicians at all career stages utilize this model. From newly board-certified residents looking to explore diverse practice areas, to mid-career professionals seeking to optimize work-life balance, to late-career practitioners looking to maintain clinical practice without executive meetings.
Get Started TodayLocum by the Numbers
Key facts about temporary medical staffing in the United States.
8 to 12 Weeks
Typical assignment length — though urgent coverage can be days and long-term needs may extend months.
Growing Demand
Hospitals increasingly rely on Locum to cover staffing gaps, seasonal census spikes, and physician turnover.
Top Specialties
Anesthesiology, emergency medicine, hospitalist, and primary care lead Locum placement volume.
Why AZ Locums
Healthcare staffing built by someone who lives it.
AZ Locums was founded by a practicing physician who understands hospital operational pressure, physician burnout, credentialing complexity, and the importance of placing the right clinician in the right environment.
Better for Hospitals
Reliable coverage and strategic workforce support for facilities that cannot afford clinical disruption.
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Reduced coverage gaps
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Operational efficiency
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Credentialing support
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Long-term partnerships
Better for Clinicians
A physician-guided team that respects clinical skill, fair communication, and professional goals.
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Transparent opportunities
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Physician advocacy
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Efficient onboarding
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Flexible career pathways
Better for Patients
Staffing decisions ultimately affect access, continuity, and trust. Patient care remains the center of the model.
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Continuity of care
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Quality-focused placements
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Improved access
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Community-centered service