Want to have your top choice of locum tenens opportunities at outstanding healthcare facilities nationwide? Here’s how to be in demand as a locum tenens provider.

Did you know you can build a career solely through locum tenens assignments? While you CAN use locum tenens assignments as a part-time opportunity to supplement your income (picking up the occasional shift on the weekend or during time off), you can also have the equivalent of a full-time career practicing as a locum. The best part is &ndash; you won&#39;t have to work full time! You can select assignments with hours that fit your lifestyle, wants and needs. AND&hellip;if you&#39;re in demand as a top locum tenens provider, you&#39;ll have your choice of assignments at desirable facilities nationwide!

Here&#39;s how to rise above the rest and ensure you&#39;re in demand as a top locum tenens provider.

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	<li>Get licensed to practice in multiple states. If you&#39;re a physician, get licensed through the <a href="https://www.imlcc.org/participating-states/">Interstate Medical Licensure Compact</a>. Most states now participate. If you&#39;re a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife or clinical nurse specialist, for now, you&#39;ll have to pursue individual state licenses. An <a href="https://www.aprncompact.com/about.page#map">APRN Compact</a> is in the works but comes into effect only once seven states have enacted the legislation.</li>
	<li>Be prepared to hit the ground running. Hospitals are looking for providers who will be effective with minimal training upfront. Can you <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/locum-life-made-easy-going-to-work">jump in and learn the ropes</a> under pressure? Can you meld seamlessly with the existing care team? Will you arrive on time, ready to go, familiar with the facility and prepared for your day?</li>
	<li>Showcase your clinical skills. Do you have experience with innovative methods, robotic-assisted surgery, or AI? Have you worked alongside leaders in the field? What procedures do you have proficiency in? Highlight your skills in your CV and during your interview. Pursue professional development to beef up your CV if you&#39;re new to medicine.</li>
	<li>Don&#39;t forget your soft skills. Healthcare facilities want locum tenens providers who know how to put patients first. They look for physicians and advanced practitioners who are collaborative team players and confident problem-solvers. They value transparency, ethics, cultural sensitivity and resilience.</li>
	<li>Highlight your tech skills. Can you pick up new electronic health records systems quickly? Are you comfortable with various types of medical equipment and machinery? Can you navigate internal messaging systems, eprescribing, digital clinical reference tools, etc.?</li>
	<li>Tap into your network. To increase your demand, reach out to your mentors, peers, professional organizations, alumni organizations, etc. See whether their employers are looking for locum tenens providers.</li>
	<li>Learn about the organization. Do your research to find out about the facility before applying for an assignment so you can speak about why you&#39;d like to work there. Ensure you&#39;re aligned with their mission, values and vision.</li>
	<li>Be flexible and open-minded. Top locum tenens providers are willing to consider diverse opportunities. They&#39;re eager to try new practice settings and work with various populations. Are you open to working for the VA, Indian Health Services, rural health facilities, urban clinics, skilled nursing facilities? Will you work in telehealth or hybrid care?</li>
	<li>Work in a high-demand specialty. If you&#39;re in a field that&#39;s particularly hard to fill, you&#39;re in luck! For example, some of the most in-demand specialties for clinicians are acute care, cardiology, critical care, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, primary care, pediatrics and psychiatry.</li>
	<li>Connect with a skilled locum tenens recruiter. To boost your appeal even further, forge a relationship with a recruiter who will best market your skills and match you with ideal locum tenens assignments.</li>
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<h2>More About Working with a Locum Tenens Recruiter</h2>

It is possible to get locum tenens opportunities on your own. However, the entire locum tenens process, from start to finish, is multi-faceted. Flying solo can be frustrating and time-consuming when you&#39;re busy building a career. Working with a locum tenens agency and an expert locums recruiter can help streamline the process, making it simpler, smoother, and more enjoyable.

A locum tenens recruiter specializing in your field can find you various opportunities that fit your wants and needs. They will guide you through the application, interview, credentialing, accommodations, orientation and onboarding processes. You may even build a lasting professional partnership with a recruiter who will advocate for you, root for your success, and elevate your career.

<a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/locums">Begin your locum tenens adventure with Cross Country Locums</a>.

How to Be in Demand as a Top Locum Tenens Provider