Hayes Locums

06/11/2026

Effective risk management in locum tenens staffing has a direct impact on keeping patients and providers safe. Hear from our Chief Risk Officer, Karen Hayes, about the reasons why risk management matters when choosing a locum tenens agency to partner with. Read our latest article to learn more!

https://www.hayeslocums.com/blog/3-reasons-risk-management-matters-in-locum-tenens-staffing/

Managing risk in locum tenens is not the responsibility of a single department or person: it’s a shared organizational discipline that requires oversight, collaboration, and strong internal accountability.

06/10/2026

When providers take time off, patient care doesn’t stop.

Locum tenens physicians play a critical role in helping hospitals maintain access to care, supporting teams during staffing shortages, leaves of absence, vacations, and other coverage gaps.

For many facilities—especially those serving rural and underserved communities—locums providers help ensure patients continue receiving the care they need, when they need it most.

06/09/2026

Our team is heading to McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago for . Stop by booth # 3117 June 13-15 to meet our team of consultants and learn more about our available jobs for . We can't wait to see you!

06/09/2026

Considering locums tenens?

From greater flexibility to ongoing demand, locum tenens offers physicians opportunities to build a career that aligns with their goals. Swipe through for a few things every provider should know before getting started.

06/08/2026

Looking to explore somewhere new?

One of the unique benefits of locum tenens is the opportunity to combine meaningful work with memorable experiences. From national parks to small towns and everything in between, locums can open doors to places you may never have visited otherwise.

06/05/2026

Physicians spend years training to care for patients—but many receive little guidance on contracts, compensation, taxes, or long-term financial planning.

Recent survey data shows financial stress remains a major challenge across every stage of a physician’s career, highlighting the growing need for better education, transparency, and support within healthcare.

06/04/2026

While some locum tenens needs come up unexpectedly, others—such as holiday coverage—can be planned ahead. Many hospitals begin preparing for the holidays months in advance, making summer a great time to secure high-demand assignments. In our latest article, find out more about the benefits of holiday assignments, and what to expect.

With many hospitals already booking for the holidays, it’s a great time to start planning your locums schedule. If you want to support communities in need while earning additional income, reach out to your Hayes Locums consultant to see what opportunities are available.

06/03/2026

Procedure logs matter more than many physicians realize.

From credentialing to privileging, hospitals often require case logs to verify recent experience and ensure providers are comfortable performing requested procedures.

The good news? Our credentialing team helps handle the heavy lifting—including requesting logs from previous facilities and organizing documentation for upcoming assignments.

06/02/2026

Today, we celebrate the men and women working behind the scenes to help connect physicians and providers with the facilities and patients who need them most. Healthcare recruiting is about more than filling jobs—it’s about building relationships, supporting providers, and helping maintain access to care across the country.

Happy National Healthcare Recruiting Day to all the recruiters, consultants, coordinators, and support teams who make it happen every day.

06/01/2026

At the center of healthcare is something simple: people caring for people.

This reminder of a patient-first philosophy reflects the purpose that drives so many physicians, providers, and healthcare teams every day.