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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.

Most in-demand nurse practitioner specialties for locum tenens in 2026: Salary & demand report

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

PA licensing and credentialing for locum tenens: A step-by-step guide for physician assistants  

A guide to PA licensing and credentialing for locum tenens physician assistant assignments, including timelines and required documents.

How nurse practitioners get licensed and credentialed for locum tenens: A step-by-step guide

This guide for NPs walks you step by step through how locum tenens credentialing and licensing work, so you can move forward with confidence.

The top 10 highest-paying states for locum tenens physicians in 2026

Here’s a look at the highest paying states for locum tenens physicians in 2026 and the reasons why locum pay is higher than average there.

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