Locum Tenens Week is here again, and that means it’s time to celebrate and thank the many doctors, specialists, and practitioners who work locum jobs across the U.S.A.! Here’s why Locums Week matters, plus four ways to support the cause.
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Celebrating ‘Flexible Staffing, Sustainable Care’
What Is National Locum Tenens Week?
National Locum Tenens Week is a yearly event that recognizes the locum tenens professionals who help facilities keep patient care moving forward, all year long.
That's a big job, and an essential one, and we're excited to help celebrate it — as well as show some much-deserved support for the physicians and advanced practitioners who make it possible. You are appreciated!
When Is National Locum Tenens Week 2026?
Held each year during the second week of August, this year’s National Locum Tenens Week is the tenth annual celebration. Scheduled for August 10-14, the theme for 2026 is "Flexible Staffing, Sustainable Care."
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Why does Locum Tenens Week matter?
Locum Tenens Week matters because locum tenens professionals matter! From replacing retired staff to helping expand services to dealing with physician shortage, locums help communities fill critical gaps in healthcare delivery that no one else can. In other words, you keep healthcare functioning, and communities healthy.
And Locum Tenens Week helps draw attention to that, letting the rest of the country know just how important you are. For instance, did you know that:
- More than 80% of facilities used locum providers in 2025
- There are now about 55,000 professionals working locum jobs in the U.S.
- About one-third of doctors worked as locum tenens in the past year
- The number of locum jobs surged by 88% from 2015 to 2023
How to Celebrate Locum Tenens Week 2026
There's no arguing with those numbers, or how important locum professionals truly are. Whether you're on active assignment, you've worked locum tenens in the past, or you're totally new to it, here are a few ways you can celebrate and help support the cause.
#1: Spread the Word
We know the incredible work you do as a provider, and we’re excited to celebrate you this Locum Tenens Week! Elevate the celebration by getting involved—whether that’s honoring a colleague, sharing your story, or helping highlight the vital role locums play in healthcare, not just this week, but all year round.
#2: Learn More About the Benefits of Locum Tenens
This week is also the perfect time to focus on your goals as a provider and discover how locum tenens can help you achieve them. For example, are you looking to accelerate your earnings, expand your expertise across new clinical settings, or step back from full-time practice while keeping your skills active?
However you choose to practice, locum tenens offers the ultimate flexibility for every stage of your journey—complete with white-glove service and unmatched support.
> Learn more about how working locum jobs can benefit your career.
#3: Explore Locums Locations
Expanding your expertise across a variety of clinical settings and facilities nationwide is one of the greatest perks of locum tenens. For instance, states with the most locum jobs include Florida, New Hampshire, and Tennessee.
With housing, travel, and logistics fully handled, you're free to focus on what matters most—delivering great patient care and elevating your impact to new heights.
#4: Find a New Locum Tenens Assignment
Finally, what better way to celebrate Locums Week than with a new locums job? If you've never worked one before, you might by surprised at the many opportunities available. Learn more or explore locum careers here.
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Hot Jobs: Some of the most in-demand locum disciplines include Emergency Medicine, anesthesiology, OB/GYNs and hospitalists
Celebrating Locum Professionals All Year Long
As America's leading healthcare staffing provider, every week is Locums Week at HealthTrust! And we show our appreciation all year with a huge variety of locum tenens opportunities all across the U.S.A. Search jobs now to see what’s available!
