Nurse practitioner Michelle Rensel is not a travel novice. Having already worked travel assignments as an RN, she knew the lifestyle suited her, and when her husband was transitioning to what she calls a “migration career” in IT, they found themselves in Oregon. It was during this time that she began her training to become […]

Right out of residency, emergency medicine physician Dr. Ali Chaudhary took a position at one of the top surgical centers in the nation. Two years later, another opportunity presented itself: a physician he worked with said he’d decided to leave his permanent job and work locums full time. “He mentioned that within a year of […]

Feel like dipping your toes in the clear, aquamarine waters in the Caribbean? Want to experience all the outdoor adventures New Zealand has to offer, and enjoy these experiences with your family? Do you have the inclination to work with underserved populations in rural Australia? Or bring your knowledge and expertise to the United Arab […]

Being married to a Cyprian presented a unique opportunity at a very difficult time for Dr. Tina Passalaris. She was working in an academic institution in Seattle and was ready to make a move. At that same time, her husband’s father was terminally ill with cancer back in Cyprus, and with the long hours working […]

You could say medicine is in her blood. Dr. Neha Janakiriman’s grandfather was the only doctor in their village in India, and he ran a hospital where he took care of really sick patients. To express their gratitude, patients would offer him things like rice or eggs from the hens they raised. “I saw the […]

As we have spent time at career fairs and other physician shows the number one question we hear is “so what do locum tenens get paid?” Unfortunately, it’s not a simple question to answer. Many factors go into determining how a locums is paid. Locums can be done part-time in your own town or state, […]

The nomadic life suits PA Cara Bosco just fine. She works when she wants, and doesn’t when she doesn’t. This has allowed her to fully pursue her passions in life: rock climbing, biking, hiking with her dog, and yoga. She not only enjoys her recreational passions, she also dedicates her time between assignments to giving back. […]

The origin of Dr. Bryan Smith’s locum tenens career was one that began, he says, out of desperation. He found the credentialing process for his new permanent job was taking a long time, so he decided to take an assignment in Bellingham, Washington, to secure some income while waiting. He also did a brief stint in […]

As a neurosurgeon, Dr. William Meyer thrives on what he calls fixing his patients; relishing the ability to watch their progress from neurologic injury with a grave prognosis to functioning and mobile within a year. “The most memorable experiences I’ve had in neurosurgery are those times when I’ve treated severely damaged patients – particularly those […]

Dr. Johnny Shen’s interest in medicine started with a love of biology. While pursuing a master’s degree in cancer biology he realized that as much as he loved the research, he really wanted to work with people. He applied to medical school and now is a full-time locum tenens physician practicing family medicine. “I’ve always […]