Here’s how the process of getting placed on locums assignment works, from finding a match to onboarding for your first day.

<h2>How to Get Hired and Get Started as a Locum Tenens Provider</h2>
<p>If you’ve been considering the locum lifestyle but are still wondering how 
  the process works, <strong>you’re in the right place!</strong> Here, we’ll discuss how to 
  get placed on locums assignment, 
  from finding the right match to onboarding for your first day.</p>
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  <p><strong>You can always navigate the locum tenens process on your own.</strong> However, 
    it is multi-faceted and can prove frustrating and time-consuming if you’re 
    busy trying to build a career. <strong>Working with a locum tenens agency and a skilled locums 
    recruiter can help streamline the process, making it simpler and smoother.</strong> </p>
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<p> A locum tenens recruiter specializing in your field can find you a range of 
  opportunities that fit your needs and guide you through <strong>application, interview, 
  credentialing, accommodations, orientation and onboarding.</strong> You can even forge 
  a lasting professional partnership with a recruiter 
  who will <strong>advocate for you, root for your success, and elevate your career.</strong></p>
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<p>This guidebook, <strong>Locum Life Made Easy,</strong> is designed to help you understand how the 
  locum tenens process works from start to finish. Part one, <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/navigating-your-locums-journey-how-to-connect-with-a-locum-tenens-recruiter?" target="_blank"
  >How to Connect with a Locum Tenens Recruiter,</a> covers what a recruiter can do for you, how to find the 
  best recruiter, what information to share with your recruiter, and more. Here, 
  in part two, <strong>Getting Placed as a Locum Tenens Provider,</strong> 
  we’ll discuss how to:</p>
  <ul>
     <li> Identify opportunities that fit your interests and preferences </li>
    <li>	Apply and be screened for positions </li>
    <li>	Review matching opportunities with your recruiter</li>
    <li>		Interview for positions</li>
    <li>	Sign your contract</li>
    <li>	Submit your information for licensing and credentialing</li>
    <li>	Receive your accommodations and travel arrangements</li>
    <li>	Get oriented for your first day on your locums assignment</li>
</ul>
<h2>Identifying Locum Tenens Interests</h2>
<p>Once you’ve found a recruiter you’d like to work with, communicated your needs 
  and interests, and confirmed the locum tenens agency has the types of locum tenens 
  opportunities you’d like to pursue, it’s 
  time for the recruiter to gather more details about you and to begin the search.</p>

<p>To identify possible assignments that match your interests, 
  your recruiter will ask about your preferences regarding:</p>

<ul>
  <li>	Specialty or subspecialty </li>
 <li> Geographic location </li>
 <li> Facility type </li>
 <li> Practice setting </li>
 <li> Work hours </li>
 <li> Assignment length </li>
 <li> Travel and lodging </li>
 <li> Accompaniment by pet or family  </li>
 <li> Compensation </li>
 <li> Short- and long-term career goals </li>
</ul>


<h2>Screening and Applying for Locum Tenens Jobs</h2>
<p>Next, your recruiter will review your background, qualifications, and documentation 
  to screen you for potential locum tenens 
  opportunities. You’ll fill out our online application with details about your: </p>

  <ul>
    <li> Work history </li>
    <li>	Education </li>
    <li>	Credentials </li>
    <li>	Medical licenses </li>
    <li>	Residencies and fellowships </li>
    <li>	Board certifications </li>
    <li>	Professional memberships </li>
    <li>	References </li>
    <li>		CV </li>
    <li>	Additional materials as needed</li>
  </ul>

  <h2>Reviewing Locum Tenens Opportunities</h2>
  <p>Your recruiter will then consider all of your preferences and qualifications 
    and begin to present opportunities that align with your criteria. You will review 
    the job details and decide what you’d like to pursue based on your availability, 
    preferences and career goals. This is the time to ask questions and clarify any 
    concerns about details on travel, accommodations, 
    clinical responsibilities, facility information, geographic location, etc. 
  </p>

  <h2>Interviewing for Locums Tenens Positions</h2>
  <p>Once you’ve agreed that you’re interested in an assignment, the recruiter will 
    present you and your credentials to the facility for consideration. Typically, 
    you’ll have one or two interviews with the organization, depending on the length 
    of the assignment, their requirements, etc. Every facility is different, so your 
    interviews will vary in number and duration, who you’ll meet with, and whether 
    it will be virtual, via phone or in person. You’ll generally hear back from your 
    recruiter about whether it’s a fit within several days to a couple of weeks.
  </p>
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  <p>Remember, there will likely be several other candidates, so you’ll want to research 
    the organization and highlight how well you work as a team member, align with their 
    mission, etc. Don’t forget to ask for details about the assignment to ensure it’s a 
    fit for you too! Check out our locum tenens <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/locum-tenens-interview-tips" target="_blank">interview tips</a> 
    to help you prepare. 
  </p>
  </br>
  <p> If, after your interviews, it turns out to be a match, congratulations! Time for 
    the next steps. If it turns out it’s not a fit, your recruiter will share 
    feedback and provide tips for pursuing future assignments. 
  </p>

  <h2>Signing Your Locum Tenens Contract</h2>
  <p>If you’ve been selected for the assignment, your recruiter will give you 
    documentation from the healthcare facility with details on scheduling, compensation, 
    assignment length, clinical expectations, etc. At this time, you will review the 
    information, seek legal advice, if needed, and share your feedback with your 
    recruiter. Your recruiter will negotiate any changes with the facility on 
    your behalf. Once all parties' needs have 
    been agreed upon, your recruiter will then facilitate the signing of the contract. 
  </p>

  <h2>Licensing and Credentialing for the Locum Tenens Assignment</h2>
  <p>On to the next steps: licensing and credentialing. Each healthcare facility 
    (and each state) has its own system for this process. Navigating those can be 
    challenging (and another great reason to work with an agency). Fortunately, 
    your recruiter will be ready to help and likely quite familiar with the 
    requirements. The recruiter will guide you through the 
    <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/licensure-guide" target="_blank">licensing</a> 
    and credentialing process and ask you to scan and upload or mail 
    the requisite documentation, which may include:
  </p>

  <ul>
  <li> Identity information </li>
  <li> Name change records </li>
  <li> 	Background checks </li>
  <li> Immunization records </li>
  <li> 	Health screenings  </li>
  <li> 	Medical school diploma </li>
  <li> 	Medical licenses </li>
  <li> Residency and fellowship documentation </li>
  <li> Board certifications </li>
  <li> Life support certifications </li>
  <li> Credentials </li>
  <li> Hospital privileges </li>
  <li> DEA registration </li>
  <li> Professional references </li>
  <li> Citizenship or foreign work status </li>
  <li> Malpractice insurance and claims history </li>
</ul>

<p>Keeping a file with all these records ready can expedite the process, 
  especially if you make a career out of practicing locums. Credentialing 
  can take time, so replying 
  promptly to requests for additional documentation can streamline the process.</p>

<h2>Getting Accommodations and Travel Arrangements for Your Locums Assignment</h2>
<p>Another reason to work with a recruiter is that you don’t have to stress about 
  travel logistics! Your recruiter will make your travel and lodging arrangements 
  for you, give you an itinerary and help you with any challenges should they arise 
  along the way. Many providers choose to drive, while others fly to their 
  destinations – talk with your recruiter about what’s best for you. 
  Discuss where you will stay and details about taking your pet or family 
  (if you’ve arranged for this in advance). Find out about places to visit, 
  what to see, where to eat, and more (visit our 
  <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/travel-guides" target="_blank">Travel Guides</a> 
  to learn about 
  some popular spots). Search online and figure out how you’ll 
  get to work and where you’ll go to the grocery store, gym, library, etc.
  </p>

<h2>Onboarding for Your Locums Assignment</h2>
<p>Next, your recruiter will set you up with the facility for onboarding and orientation. 
  You’ll receive detailed information about the facility's policies, procedures, 
  electronic medical records systems, clinical protocols, and specific guidelines 
  or expectations. Now is the time to learn about the facility’s staff, including 
  key contacts and support personnel. You’ll also find out how you’ll 
  set up direct deposit to be paid and details about insurance, benefits, etc. 
</p>
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<p>Getting set up to work locums can sound overwhelming, but highly skilled locum tenens 
  recruiting professionals can make your locums journey enjoyable. Working with a 
  locum tenens agency streamlines the entire placement process, as they handle much 
  of the administrative tasks, job searching, negotiation, and ongoing support. 
  By partnering with an agency, you can focus 
  on providing quality care for patients and let your recruiter handle the rest!
</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/locums" target="_blank">Partner with us</a> 
for a rewarding locum tenens experience with Cross Country Locums.</p>

Locum Life Made Easy: Getting Placed on a Locum Assignment