Your Complete Guide toAdvanced Practice Locum Tenens
Navigate your career as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, CRNA, or CNM in locum tenens work. Discover opportunities, overcome challenges, and maximize your potential.
Advanced Practice Providers in Healthcare
APPs are highly trained healthcare professionals who deliver quality care across diverse settings, making them essential to modern healthcare delivery.
Why APPs Choose Locum Tenens Work
Advanced practice providers are uniquely positioned to thrive in locum tenens assignments, offering flexibility and opportunities that traditional employment cannot match.
High Demand & Premium Pay
APPs are in high demand with competitive hourly rates often exceeding permanent positions. CRNAs can earn up to $197/hour in locum assignments.
Schedule Flexibility
Choose when, where, and how long you work. Take breaks between assignments or work intensively then travel. You control your career timeline.
Diverse Experience
Work in different healthcare systems, from rural clinics to major medical centers. Gain exposure to new procedures, technologies, and patient populations.
Network Building
Build relationships with healthcare professionals nationwide. These connections often lead to future opportunities and collaborations.
APP Locum Market Outlook
CNM job growth 2022-2032
Expected CRNA workforce growth by 2030
NP employment growth 2023-2033
Top APP Locum Specialties:
APP-Specific Challenges & Solutions
Understanding and navigating the unique challenges faced by advanced practice providers in locum tenens work.
Solutions:
- • Research state-specific scope of practice laws before applying
- • Consider focusing on full practice authority states for NPs
- • Work with agencies that understand APP licensing requirements
- • Maintain licenses in multiple states for maximum opportunities
Solutions:
- • Start credentialing process 90+ days before desired start date
- • Maintain updated CV and documentation
- • Choose agencies with dedicated APP credentialing specialists
- • Consider facilities with established APP programs
Solutions:
- • Clearly communicate your scope of practice during interviews
- • Request detailed job descriptions and expectations upfront
- • Seek facilities with established APP integration
- • Be proactive in demonstrating your capabilities
APP Licensing & Credentialing Guide
Navigate the complex licensing landscape for advanced practice providers across different states.
Full Practice Authority (28 states + DC)
Independent evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing authority.
Reduced Practice (12 states)
Limited ability in at least one element of NP practice.
Restricted Practice (11 states)
Requires physician supervision or collaboration.
Independent Practice (31 states)
CRNAs can practice without physician supervision, especially valuable in rural areas where they provide 80% of anesthesia care.
Key CRNA Facts:
- • Administer 50+ million anesthetics annually in the US
- • 40% increase in jobs projected by 2032
- • Average hourly rates: $85-$197+ for locum assignments
- • Essential for rural healthcare access
Licensing Timeline & Process
Research Requirements
Review state-specific scope of practice laws and application requirements
Submit Application
Complete applications 60-90 days before desired start date
Verification Process
Background checks, education verification, and reference confirmation
License Approval
Receive license and begin credentialing with target facilities
Success Strategies for APP Locum Tenens
Proven strategies to maximize your success and satisfaction in locum tenens work.
Build Your Professional Brand
- Maintain current certifications and continuing education requirements
- Develop expertise in high-demand specialties (family practice, emergency medicine, anesthesia)
- Build a strong professional network through each assignment
- Collect references and testimonials from each assignment
Maximize Your Opportunities
- Focus on states with favorable scope of practice laws for your profession
- Consider rural and underserved areas where APPs are in highest demand
- Work with multiple agencies to access more opportunities
- Stay flexible with assignment types and locations
APP Locum Tenens Checklist
Pro Tip:
Keep all documents current and easily accessible. Consider using a secure cloud storage solution to quickly provide documentation to credentialing teams.
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