“Locums are exposed to many different ways of doing the same task which leads to a natural ability to be diverse and adapt in any situation.”

“Locums allows for growth as you work in different environments with different populations of people and providers. Every assignment even though it’s family practice is a learning experience. Makes you stronger as a provider and also helps personal growth and confidence in ability to provide excellent care no matter where you are.”

“Exposure to new protocols”

“I have been pushed to extend my comfort zone and my skill set and knowledge base and have grown exponentially.”

“I’ve been able to hone in on my suturing, X-ray reading and incision/drainage techniques working Locum Tenens assignments.”

“The diversity that is part of locum work helps me grow professionally as well as keeps me better prepared to treat my patients more effectively.”

“Learning many specialties beyond basic fundamentals.”

“Going to different facilities allows one to experience a different way of providing anesthesia, also, the types of cases can vary, and meeting other professionals with varying degrees of knowledge and experience help professional growth.”

“I have learned how to work in different settings/environments.”

“By taking diverse assignments, I continue to refine and improve my skills. I am always up to taking challenging assignments to build greater competency and value as an LT provider.”

“I enjoyed the opportunities to see other facilities, procedures, and protocols in caring for patients.”

“It provided the opportunity to work in a unit with high acuity and with patients having atypical diagnoses.”

“I have had opportunity to serve people of diverse nationalities and had to use translation services.  I had to learn cultural customs and how to do exams appropriately so as not to offend.  It also allows me to keep my ER skills where I wouldn’t have otherwise needed them in a clinic setting.”

“Flexibility is key and learning patience as many places lack staff training for which I love to teach.”

“The obvious professional growth is different EMR experience. I found I actually enjoyed the variety of settings, and clients.”

“I am excited to grow as a professional with exposure to different colleagues and institutions.”

“It gave me an opportunity to meet new people and be able to work in a fast paced environment without an orientation period. It was literally sink or swim for me!”

“It’s been wonderful learning the procedures in other facilities.”

“You meet other health providers, and have the opportunity to speak to them, even health providers from other countries. It makes the experience fluid and nice.”

“Working local jobs will always make the traveling, cRNA, more adaptable and flexible as far as their practice and intrapersonal relationships among staff.”

“I have been able to expand my skill sets to include internal medicine, hospitalist, administrator and team lead, in addition to my existing roles and skills as a cardiologist.”

“I learned so much from working all over the US. Everywhere practices medicine different.”

“I work at a facility where I start my own cases, and perform my own spinals which is extremely different from my PRN position.”

“Working as a Locums, you see a wide variety of patients in different elements and use different platforms to keep your skill set up to date.”

“I can learn from others on site during locum tenens assignments.”

“Working as a locum, gave me the opportunity to work in a private practice which helped me to confirm my preference for being in an academic setting.”

“Keeps me current and provides variety. Working in a free clinic, the bulk of the patients are treated for diabetes, hypertension.”

“I completed my doctorate in anestheisa practice while being a locum CRNA.”

“I was exposed to every variety of dianosis through locum tenens including building my knowledge base in orthognathic surgery and growth and development.”

“Some of the assignments I’ve had required specific continuing ed, which they provided. It is enlightening to work in different offices and see what works for them.”

“I felt like my own boss.”