Locum tenens

Locum tenens (Latin for “to hold a place”) describes physicians who temporarily fill clinical roles under contract—often for vacations, leave, staffing gaps, or seasonal volume.

For physicians, the practical definition is operational: defined dates, documented workload, malpractice structure, stipends, and credentialing owners—not a vague “travel job” label.

Locum Career Hub helps clinicians compare locum tenens jobs with recruiter-led context on fit, licensing, and contract norms.