Are you a nurse practitioner interested in making the leap to locums? Here’s how to find the best locum tenens companies for nurse practitioners. 

Are you a
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/how-to-become-a-nurse-practitioner?"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >nurse practitioner</a
 >
 interested in working
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/how-does-locum-tenens-work-in-healthcare?"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >locum tenens</a
 >? Are you wondering where and how to begin this exciting new part of your
 career?

 

 The first step on your journey is to find
 the best locum tenens company. There are some exceptional
 agencies out there, but the “best” locum tenens company is
 the one that’s right for you – one that’s designed to fit
 your needs and help you meet your career goals as an NP.

 

 Here, we’ll help you explore and identify your
 wants and needs regarding locum tenens assignments. We’ll
 also list traits that the best locum tenens companies in the
 industry share. Finally, we’ll brag a bit about why we think
 Cross Country Locums is the best fit for so many nurse
 practitioners nationwide (yes, we admit, we’re biased)! Read on to learn more.

<h2>The Best Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Assignments</h2>
<h3>Identifying your wants and needs</h3>

 To begin, you’ll want to carefully consider details about the types of locum
 tenens nurse practitioner assignments you’re seeking. Jot down your answers to
 these questions as you think about what will give you the best possible
 experience as a nurse practitioner?

<ul>
 <li>In what state or states do you want to work?</li>
 <li>Do you want to stay near home or travel?</li>
 <li>
 Do you want to take short locum tenens assignments (days or weeks) or longer
 assignments (months)?
 </li>
 <li>Do you prefer to work days or nights, weekdays or weekends?</li>
 <li>
 What type of setting do you see yourself in? Hospital, surgical center,
 clinic, nursing facility, government health, rural health, home health,
 telehealth, etc.?
 </li>
 <li>
 Do you want a fast-paced, high-volume setting or a low-key, lighter patient
 volume?
 </li>
 <li>What is your expected pay range?</li>
 <li>
 What’s most important to you? Networking, autonomy of practice, company
 culture, facility reputation, innovation, reaching underserved populations,
 all of the above?
 </li>
 <li>
 Are you aiming to look for a practice and work locums there to see if it’s a
 possible permanent match?
 </li>
 <li>Are you planning to bring family or a pet on assignment?</li>
 <li>
 What type of travel (car, train, plane) and accommodations (hotel,
 apartment, rental house) do you prefer?
 </li>
</ul>
<h2>The Best Locum Tenens Companies</h2>
<h3>Knowing what to look for in a locum tenens agency</h3>

 Once you have a clear picture of your interests regarding locum tenens
 assignments, you’ll be better prepared to select a locum tenens agency that’s
 best for you. Across the industry, the best locum tenens companies:

<ul>
 <li>
 Offer competitive pay rates, along with perks like referral bonuses,
 malpractice coverage, training, travel, housing and more
 </li>
 <li>Feature opportunities in locations across the nation</li>
 <li>
 Have expert recruiters who will work hard to match your preferences,
 interests, desired schedule, work setting and more
 </li>
 <li>Offer assignments of a variety of lengths, from days to months</li>
 <li>
 Have assignments in all types of facilities – hospitals, rural health,
 government, private practice, home health, telehealth, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Have years (better yet, decades) of experience placing locum tenens
 providers, including nurse practitioners
 </li>
 <li>
 Offer a range of job opportunities, like temp-to-perm and permanent
 placement
 </li>
 <li>
 Employ a team with expertise not only in recruiting but also in licensing,
 credentialing, compliance, housing, and travel
 </li>
 <li>
 Are dedicated to navigating the entire process with you, even lining up new
 jobs before your current one ends, if desired
 </li>
 <li>Let you bring pets or family members on assignments when possible</li>
 <li>Offer streamlined processes and technology to make your life easier</li>
 <li>
 Are respected across the industry and have the awards and accolades to show
 it
 </li>
 <li>Are highly rated by both healthcare agencies and providers</li>
</ul>
<h2>
 Why Cross Country Locums Is the Best Choice for So Many Nurse Practitioners
</h2>

 We know it can be intimidating for nurse practitioners and other providers to
 make the leap to locums. There seem to be so many details to keep up with and
 steps to cover. However, our team of staffing experts does this every day, so
 we’ve got it down to a science. We are 100% dedicated to meeting the needs of
 both the healthcare organizations we partner with and the providers we place.
 Our hard work shows in our awards, ratings and reviews.

<h3>Best in Staffing Awards</h3>

 Cross Country Locums has earned the following
 Best in Staffing awards from
 <a
 href="https://www.clearlyrated.com/staffing/ga-usa/norcross-ga/cross-country-locums-norcross-ga"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >Clearly Rated</a
 >

<ul>
 <li>2023 Best of Staffing Talent</li>
 <li>2023 Best of Staffing Talent 10-Year Diamond</li>
 <li>2023 Best of Client Satisfaction</li>
 <li>2023 Best of Staffing Client 5-Year Diamond</li>
</ul>
<h3>Top-Tier Ratings</h3>

 Cross Country Locums is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by providers
 who have worked with us (<a
 href="https://www.clearlyrated.com/staffing/ga-usa/norcross-ga/cross-country-locums-norcross-ga"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >Clearly Rated</a
 >).

<h3>Rave Reviews</h3>

 Testimonials submitted by providers show what makes Cross Country Locums stand
 apart (<a
 href="https://www.clearlyrated.com/staffing/ga-usa/norcross-ga/cross-country-locums-norcross-ga"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >Clearly Rated</a
 >):

 
 

 
 “I appreciate the communication and ease with which my first travel
 assignment began.” – Thomas D.

 

 “I only have positive things to say, I love their professionalism.” –
 Jessica T.

 
 

 “Recruiter always gets back to me and gets solutions to my problems.” –
 Michael H.

 
 

 “Pays well compared to other agencies. Paycheck comes early, they both
 cater to &amp; advocate for their workers … specifically my recruiter!” –
 Brittany P.

 
 
“Ease of lining up work and hotels.” – Trey G.
 
 

 “Great communication during credentialing process. Pay for orientation.
 Good hourly rates.” – Anonymous Job Seeker

 
 

 “Current job offers fit with my professional work desires.” – Richard
 F.

<h3>Provider Spotlights</h3>

 One of the best ways to see whether Cross Country Locums is right for you is
 to see what some of your nurse practitioner peers who work with us have to
 say:

 
<ul>
 <li>
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/meet-nakeith-o-acute-care-nurse-practitioner?"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >
 Meet Nakeith O., Acute Care Nurse Practitioner</a
 >
 </li>
 <li>
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/meet-chip-m-nurse-practitioner?category=Provider+Spotlight"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >
 Meet Chip M., Nurse Practitioner</a
 >
 </li>
 <li>
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/meet-patrice-nurse-practitioner?"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >Meet Patrice, Nurse Practitioner</a
 >
 </li>
</ul>
 

 Regardless of which locum tenens agency you choose, taking a thoughtful and
 measured approach to this stage of your career can pay dividends over the long
 run. If you can first, gain clarity around your preferences, next, research a
 few trusted agencies, and finally, select a locum tenens company that’s best
 for you, you’ll be set for a lasting partnership that can continually take
 your career to new heights.

<h2>Nurse Practitioner Jobs</h2>

 To discover where locum tenens nurse practitioners are needed in exciting
 locations nationwide, search our
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountry.com/locums"
 rel="noopener noreferrer"
 target="_blank"
 >nurse practitioner</a
 >
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