Locum Tenens at PulseShift Health
Flexible, supported temporary staffing solutions.
What is Locum Tenens?
Explore how temporary healthcare staffing creates opportunities for providers and facilities.
Locum tenens (Latin for "to hold the place of") refers to temporary healthcare roles where providers fill short-term needs in facilities, ranging from days to months, across specialties and states. This flexible staffing model allows healthcare professionals to work on a temporary basis while facilities maintain consistent patient care.
PulseShift Health connects skilled providers to dynamic opportunities, ensuring seamless coverage nationwide. Our platform matches qualified professionals with facilities that need temporary staffing solutions, creating mutually beneficial partnerships.
How Locum Tenens Works
From personalized matching to 24/7 support, we handle everything so you focus on care.
Why Work Locum Tenens
Gain control over your path, explore new environments, and balance life with rewarding assignments.
Flexibility in Schedules & Income
Control when and where you work.
Choose assignments that fit your life. Work full-time, part-time, or take extended breaks between placements. Set your own schedule and maximize your earning potential.
Skill-Building in Diverse Settings
Expand your clinical expertise.
Experience different healthcare systems, patient populations, and clinical approaches. Build a versatile skill set that enhances your career value.
Burnout Reduction
Prevent professional fatigue.
Take control of your workload and avoid the burnout that comes with permanent positions. Choose assignments that energize rather than exhaust you.
Career Exploration
Discover new opportunities.
Test different facilities, locations, and practice settings before making long-term commitments. Find the perfect fit for your career goals.
Supplemental Earnings
Boost your income potential.
Earn competitive rates while maintaining flexibility. Many providers use locum tenens to supplement their income or save for specific goals.
Benefits for Hospitals
Fill staffing gaps quickly with qualified providers who integrate seamlessly.
Rapid Staffing
Get qualified providers in 24-48 hours. Our streamlined process ensures you receive credentialed professionals quickly, minimizing coverage gaps and maintaining quality patient care.
Credentialed Providers
All providers fully vetted and credentialed. We handle comprehensive background checks, license verification, and credentialing so you can focus on patient care.
Flexible Coverage
Short-term or long-term assignments available. Whether you need coverage for a weekend, a month, or extended periods, we match your facility's specific needs.
Cost-Effective
No long-term employment overhead costs. Pay only for the coverage you need, when you need it, without the expenses of permanent staff recruitment and retention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start Your Locum Tenens Journey?
Browse available assignments or post a shift for your facility.