Don’t go it alone! Connect with a skilled locum tenens recruiter who can find the perfect assignments, negotiate on your behalf, elevate your career, and make your journey fun.

<h2>Finding Your Ideal Match in a Locum Tenens Recruiter</h2>

<p>
  Ever feel lost at sea trying to traverse the
  <a
    href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/all-about-locum-tenens?term=locum"
    target="_blnak"
    >locum tenens</a
  >
  world on your own? Why not
  <strong> build a relationship with a locum tenens recruiter?</strong> An
  expert recruiter can serve as a guiding star and help you navigate the vast
  locums universe. A staffing professional specializing in
  <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/physicians?" target="_blank"
    >locum tenens opportunities</a
  >
  can
  <strong
    >elevate your career, provide insight and support, and make your journey
    smooth and enjoyable.
  </strong>
</p>

<p>
This resource,<strong> How to Connect with a Locum Tenens Recruiter </strong>, is part one of our guidebook called Locum Life Made Easy and covers:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>What a locum tenens recruiter can do for you</li>
  <li>Where to find a locums recruiter</li>
  <li>What to ask a locums recruiter to be sure it’s a fit</li>
  <li>What makes a great recruiter</li>
  <li>What information to gather for a locum tenens recruiter</li>
  <li>How to work most effectively with your locums recruiter</li>
</ul>

<h2>What a Locum Tenens Recruiter Can Do for You</h2>

<p>
  Experienced locum tenens recruiters pride themselves on finding the ideal
  match between healthcare providers and facilities. They will go above and
  beyond to make life easier for both parties.
</p>

<h3>A skilled recruiter can:</h3>
<ul>
  <li>
    Provide access to a wide range of locum tenens job opportunities that match
    your skills, availability, and preferences
  </li>
  <li>Save you time and effort of searching for jobs on your own</li>
  <li>
    Guide you through the entire locum tenens process, including application, CV
    and resume submission, interviews, etc.
  </li>
  <li>Help you with licensure and credentialing</li>
  <li>
    Give you industry insights, like rates, market trends, and specific
    opportunities in different locations or specialties
  </li>
  <li>
    Negotiate on your behalf and advocate for your best interests, ensuring you
    receive competitive compensation
  </li>
  <li>
    Arrange travel and lodging and handle any problems that arise during your
    assignment
  </li>
  <li>
    Make sure you’re prepped for your first day and handle any onboarding
    arrangements
  </li>
  <li>
    Serve as a long-term career partner, helping you build your medical career.
  </li>
</ul>

<h2>Where to Find a Locum Tenens Recruiter</h2>
<p>
  Wondering where to look for a locum tenens recruiter? Well, of course, you can
  start with
  <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/locums" target="_blank"
    >Cross Country Locums!</a
  >
  We have an outstanding team of recruiting professionals specializing in locum
  tenens placements. We also have a long track record of success and would love
  to connect with you. You can also find locum tenens recruiters at:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>Online job boards</li>
  <li>Specialized healthcare job websites</li>
  <li>Locum tenens agencies</li>
  <li>Healthcare conferences, seminars, job fairs and other events</li>
  <li>Online professional networks</li>
  <li>Personal referrals, including other locums providers</li>
  <li>Locum tenens websites</li>
</ul>

<h2>What to Ask a Locums Recruiter to Ensure It’s a Fit</h2>
<p>
  Before you reach out to recruiters, ask yourself these questions to determine
  your wants and needs from a locum tenens recruiter:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>
    Do I want opportunities close to home, in certain states, regions or
    nationwide?
  </li>
  <li>
    Am I looking for an agency that has connections with large health systems,
    small hospitals, outpatient centers, private practice, government agencies,
    academic institutions, college and university clinics, community clinics,
    etc.?
  </li>
  <li>
    Do I want a recruiter with positions in general medicine, specialized
    medicine or both?
  </li>
  <li>
    Do I want to be able to work at one particular type of facility or to have
    choices, such as rural hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, skilled
    nursing facilities, home health, telehealth, emergency department, medical
    transport, etc.?
  </li>
  <li>
    Do I want an agency that offers benefits, training, professional
    development, bonuses, etc.?
  </li>
  <li>What type of locums schedule will fit my lifestyle?</li>
</ul>

<p>
  Once you’ve decided upon your wants and needs, it’s time to compose
  <strong>questions to ask the recruiters.</strong> Here are some to get you
  started:
</p>

<ul>
  <li>What types of positions does your agency specialize in?</li>
  <li>
    How many opportunities do you typically have available for my role
    (physician, advanced practice provider, etc.)?
  </li>
  <li>
    Do you specialize in locum tenens only? Do you also place permanent
    positions?
  </li>
  <li>Do you work with just a few large clients or many smaller ones?</li>
  <li>How long have you been recruiting?</li>
  <li>Are your positions mostly local or nationwide?</li>
  <li>
    Do you have testimonials or recommendations from clients and providers?
  </li>
  <li>How much interaction will we have?</li>
  <li>Will you negotiate on my behalf?</li>
  <li>Will I be employed by you or by the facility?</li>
  <li>
    What benefits are typically available? Malpractice, healthcare, 401k,
    relocation, bonuses?
  </li>
  <li>Do you provide candidates with career advice or resources?</li>
  <li>Can you assist me with licensure if I work out of state?</li>
  <li>How long does the interview and placement process typically take?</li>
  <li>Is there a charge for working with you, or does the client pay you?</li>
  <li>What is your preferred method of communication?</li>
  <li>What information will you need from me to get started?</li>
</ul>
<h2>What Makes a Great Recruiter</h2>
<p>The <strong>best locum tenens recruiters and agencies:</strong></p>
<ul>
  <li>Are effective and reliable communicators</li>
  <li>Know the recruiting ropes</li>
  <li>Are personable and friendly</li>
  <li>Have extensive connections</li>
  <li>Are highly organized and efficient</li>
  <li>Are strong negotiators</li>
  <li>Know how to get answers</li>
  <li>Work closely with credentialing, travel team, etc.</li>
  <li>Provide candidates with guidance on interviewing, resumes, CVs, etc.</li>
  <li>Take the time to listen and find jobs that fit your needs</li>
  <li>Maintain high-quality pools of candidates</li>
  <li>
    Keep clients happy and well-staffed with skilled, qualified healthcare
    providers
  </li>
</ul>

<h2>What Information to Gather for a Recruiter</h2>
<p>
  Your recruiter will tell you what you need to have ready at each stage of the
  screening, application, credentialing, interview and onboarding process. To
  prepare in advance, <strong> gather the following information</strong>
</p>
<ul>
  <li>Contact information – name, phone, email, address, etc.</li>
  <li>
    Background – medical education, certifications, training, qualifications,
    specialties, clinical experience, work history
  </li>
  <li>Application materials – References, CV, cover letters</li>
  <li>Availability – start dates, duration, desired hours, etc.</li>
  <li>
    Location – geographic preferences, i.e., states, cities, rural areas, etc.
  </li>
  <li>
    Practice info – general, specialties, subspecialties or facility type
    (inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, etc.)
  </li>
  <li>Travel and lodging requests – fly, drive, bring family or pet, etc.</li>
  <li>
    Career goals – locum tenens as a career, part-time locums, locums to perm,
    etc.
  </li>
</ul>

<h2>How to work most effectively with your locums recruiter</h2>
<p>
  Once you’ve found the right recruiter for you, you can take steps to
  <strong> optimize the recruiting relationship</strong>
</p>
<ol>
  <li>
    <strong>Communicate your needs.</strong> Be honest about your preferences,
    goals and requirements. Give your recruiter as many details as possible to
    help them pinpoint appropriate assignments.
  </li>
  <li>
    <strong> Be open-minded.</strong> Finding the right fit is about balance.
    Consider opportunities you might not have thought about. You might find your
    dream job!
  </li>
  <li>
    <strong> Be responsive.</strong> Keep an eye out for emails, calls and
    messages from your recruiter and respond as soon as possible. This can keep
    you in the running and also shows your recruiter you’re eager to find the
    right assignment.
  </li>
  <li>
    <strong>Stay organized.</strong> Keep track of all of your documentation. Be
    ready to forward materials when needed. Setting up your files in advance can
    help!
  </li>
</ol>
<p>
  If you’re ready to embark on an exciting adventure and reach patients who need
  you most, find your
  <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/locums" target="_blanl"
    >next locum tenens assignment</a
  >
  here.
</p>


Locum Life Made Easy: How to Connect with a Locum Tenens Recruiter