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Definition of the Locums Market
The locums market refers to the segment of the healthcare staffing industry that provides temporary, short-term clinical coverage for licensed healthcare providers such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians. In this model, a “locum” is a qualified professional who temporarily fills a clinical position at a healthcare facility when there is a vacancy, a leave of absence, a seasonal surge in demand, or a position that is difficult to fill permanently.
How It Works
- Coverage Gap Identification – A hospital, clinic, health system, or private practice identifies a need for a clinician in a specific specialty or role.
- Staffing Agency Engagement – The facility contracts a staffing agency to source and place a qualified provider.
- Recruitment & Credentialing – The agency recruits a licensed provider, manages credentialing, compliance, and licensing requirements, and arranges travel, housing, and insurance.
- Placement – The provider works as an independent contractor through the agency, typically for a defined period (from a single day to several months)
Scope and Size
- In the U.S., the locum tenens market was valued at about $9.6 billion in 2025 and is the only temporary healthcare staffing segment that has grown every year since 2021 Staffing Industry Analysts+1.
- Globally, the market is valued at $29.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $52.4 billion by 2033 at a 7.2% CAGR.
- The U.S. market is dominated by physicians (around 42–61% of staffing volume depending on the source) and is supported by advanced practice providers like nurse practitioners, who are the fastest-growing occupation in healthcare.
Key Drivers
- Physician shortages and high burnout rates are major drivers, with shortages projected to worsen through 2037.
- Flexible workforce demand — facilities avoid long-term payroll commitments by using locums instead of permanent hires.
- Technology adoption — credentialing automation, virtual marketplaces, and faster deployment reduce “days-to-fill” and improve competitiveness Staffing Industry Analysts+1.
- Specialty demand — psychiatry, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, orthopedic surgery, and behavioral health see especially high locum utilization.
In short, the locums market is the business of providing temporary, contract-based clinical staffing to maintain continuity of care in healthcare settings, and it has become a strategic, high-growth segment in response to workforce shortages, burnout, and operational flexibility needs.
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Emergency Medicine Locum Physician Shifts
- Middletown, NY-$350 PH ****New opportunity as of 07-02-26****
- Lafayette, IN-$300 PH ****New opportunity as of 07-02-26****
- Mansfield, OH-$315 PH ****New opportunity as of 07-02-26****
- Macon, GA-$315 PH ****New opportunity as of 07-02-26****
- Morgan City, LA-$350 PH ****New opportunity as of 07-02-26****
- Winchester, VA-$325 PH ****New opportunity as of 07-02-26****
- Michigan City, IN-$340 PH
- Shrevesport, LA -$354 PH
- El Paso, TX-$350 PH
- Abbeville, LA-$344 PH
- Pennington Gap, VA-$335 PH
- Hillsdale, MI-$325 PH
- Johnson City, TN $315 PH
- Marion, VA- $300 PH
- Winchester, VA-$300 PH
- Harlingen, TX-$300 PH
- Brownsville, TX-$300 PH
- Bristol, TN-$300 PH
- Breaux Bridge, LA-$300 PH
- Lebanon, VA,-$300 PH
- Crown Point, IN-$282 PH
- Berkely Springs, WV-$272 PH
- Marion, VA-$200
