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Locums 101: A beginner’s guide for locum tenens medical oncologists

How locum tenens works for medical oncologists: Assignments, pay, credentialing, malpractice, and how to get started.

A guide to state taxes with locum assignments

Learn how state taxes work for locum tenens physicians, including resident vs. assignment state rules, local taxes, and common myths debunked.

How does pay actually work for locum nurse practitioners?

This guide breaks down how rates are set, the crucial tax differences between W-2 and 1099 assignments, what’s bundled into contracts, and key questions to ask before signing.

2026 locum tenens pay trends: What specialties are up or down?

See which physician specialties are earning more in 2026. Get expert insights on locum tenens pay trends, demand shifts, and year-over-year changes.

Locum tenens licensing guide: IMLC, costs, and state requirements

Locum tenens licensing, explained: IMLC eligibility, participating states, costs and timelines—plus real physician stories on getting licensed fast.

Top questions to ask before accepting an NP locum assignment

Sophia Khawly, ARNP, MSN, shares her tips on the questions you should ask your locums recruiter before accepting an assignment.

How does locum tenens pay actually work for physician assistants?

A plain-language breakdown of locum tenens physician assistant pay—how rates are set, W-2 vs. 1099, and what you can expect to make.

Solo 401(k) vs. SEP-IRA for self-employed physicians

Which retirement plan is right for locum physicians? A CPA compares the key differences and advanced options for Solo 401(k) vs SEP-IRA.

Is locum tenens right for you? What 2026 data reveals about who does locums and why

New 2026 survey data from Weatherby Healthcare reveals who’s really working locum tenens, why they choose it, and how those reasons shift at every career stage.

Most in-demand physician assistant specialties for locum tenens in 2026: Salary & demand report

What PA specialties are the most in-demand and what the pay rates are for those specialties.

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