What is Locum Tenens Surgery?

What is Locum Tenens Surgery?

The term "Locum Tenens," derived from Latin, means "to hold the place of." As a locum tenens surgeon, you provide invaluable temporary support to hospitals, trauma centers, and surgical facilities grappling with staffing shortages. This dynamic role encompasses a wide array of specialties, including general surgery, trauma surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery, ensuring that communities maintain uninterrupted access to essential surgical care.

The demand for skilled surgeons is on an upward trajectory due to the aging population and an aging workforce. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, a shortage of 15,800-30,200 surgeons across all specialties is anticipated by 2034. Locum tenens surgeons can play a vital role in bridging this growing gap, offering their expertise and flexibility to meet the increasing demand for surgical services.

Why Work Locum Tenens Surgery?

Starting a career as a locum tenens surgeon offers a distinct advantage in achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Unlike permanent surgeons, locum tenens surgery empowers you to take control of your schedule, working hours, and assignment durations. This level of career autonomy and adaptability enables you to coordinate your professional commitments with your personal life, effectively mitigating burnout risks and fostering a healthier work-life balance.

In addition to career autonomy, locum tenens surgeons often enjoy lighter workloads and reduced administrative pressures due to the temporary nature of their assignments. By stepping in to bridge staffing gaps, your primary focus remains on patient care, sparing you from excessive administrative duties. As a result, a career as a surgery locum tenens can provide you with heightened flexibility and the freedom to explore other passions and interests outside of your medical practice. This approach to work-life balance can contribute significantly to your overall well-being while allowing you to continue providing essential procedures to communities in need.

If you enjoy traveling while also making a meaningful mark on communities, locum tenens surgery may be for you. As a locum tenens surgeon, you have the freedom to work in vibrant cities or serene rural areas, providing essential surgical services in hospitals and other healthcare facilities facing shortages. As a bonus, Medicus handles all the logistics, leaving you the free time to focus on patient care and immersing yourself in your new community.

Alternatively, if you're seeking a balance between your career and personal commitments without sacrificing the benefits of a locum tenens career, there are also options for assignments closer to your home.

Whether you enjoy working in distant places or the comfort of your local neighborhood, locum tenens surgeon roles cater to your preferences, offering flexible opportunities aligned with your lifestyle and professional aspirations. In either scenario, you'll continue to make a positive impact on communities in need of surgeons and surgical services.

Whether you specialize in general surgery, trauma surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, or any surgical field, and you're looking for a career that offers both increased earnings and the chance to address critical staffing shortages, consider locum tenens assignments. As a locum tenens surgeon, you not only have the opportunity to make a significant impact on communities but also enjoy higher financial rewards compared to permanent surgery positions. This increase in pay is a result of the temporary nature of the job and the heightened demand for surgical expertise and procedures.

Beyond the financial benefits, locum tenens surgeons play a crucial role in addressing healthcare staffing shortages, particularly in areas where specialized care is in high demand and short supply. Whether your preference leans towards bustling urban centers or serene rural towns, locum tenens surgery opportunities can boost your income while ensuring that communities have access to timely surgical care.

Locum tenens surgery opportunities offer the ability to collaborate with a diverse array of surgeons nationwide. Through close collaboration with fellow surgeons, you can create valuable networking connections. Working with a diverse group of surgeons enriches your clinical perspectives and establishes a robust and supportive professional network that can prove invaluable to your professional growth.

Embracing a locum tenens surgeon's career can expand your clinical knowledge and skills beyond the scope of permanent general surgery jobs. By immersing yourself in various healthcare settings that may be different from your home base, you can help expand your expertise while gaining exposure to a wide range of patient populations. Working in surgery locums not only helps contribute to your professional growth but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact on different communities' surgery needs.

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Why Work as a Locum Tenens Surgery with Medicus?

Choose Medicus as your ally in surgical locums, and you'll access a dedicated team of industry specialists committed to guiding you through the dynamic landscape of surgical opportunities. Our services extend beyond the conventional offerings of a locum tenens agency, providing a more extensive array of prospects.

In addition to conventional locum tenens assignments, we present exclusive transition projects and openings for interim leadership roles. As an added advantage, gain insights into prevailing market trends for surgeons across all specialties. These distinctive opportunities empower you to utilize your skills and experiences to positively impact communities in need of your surgical expertise.

Whether you opt for a full-time commitment to surgical locum work or integrate it with your permanent position, Medicus grants you the flexibility to tailor your career to suit your preferences. Determine when, where, and how you want to practice, allowing us to collaborate in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Here Are a Few Reasons Why You Should Work Locum Tenens Surgery with Medicus:

Working Locum Tenens Surgery with Medicus
Working Locum Tenens Surgery with Medicus

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Join Us at The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) 2025 Annual Meeting!

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Join otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons from around the world in Indianapolis,  Indiana, for the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting! Dive into cutting-edge research, explore the latest advancements in head and neck surgery, and enjoy exclusive networking events. We invite you to learn more about AAO-HNSF here. 

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What It's Like to Work Locum Tenens Surgery with Medicus,
a Message from Our Locums Surgeons:

Exceptional Locum Tenens Partnership

"For the past three years, I have been working with Medicus. My recruiter has been the most professional, knowledgeable, communicative, and versatile recruiter I have ever worked with. She is always available and extremely efficient in resolving any issues I may have. The whole team I work with at Medicus has gone so above and beyond that I only exclusively work with Medicus and do not entertain any other locum tenens company."

Dr. J, Trauma Surgeon

Gratitude for an Outstanding Recruiter

"My Medicus recruiter has been excellent! I am so appreciative of all the work that we have done together. He is always so personable and committed; I can't express enough thanks for him!"

Gordan, NP

Exceptional Locum Tenens Partnership

"For the past three years, I have been working with Medicus. My recruiter has been the most professional, knowledgeable, communicative, and versatile recruiter I have ever worked with. She is always available and extremely efficient in resolving any issues I may have. The whole team I work with at Medicus has gone so above and beyond that I only exclusively work with Medicus and do not entertain any other locum tenens company."

Dr. J, Trauma Surgeon

Gratitude for an Outstanding Recruiter

"My Medicus recruiter has been excellent! I am so appreciative of all the work that we have done together. He is always so personable and committed; I can't express enough thanks for him!"

Gordan, NP

View our current Locum Tenens Surgery job openings

Locum Orthopedic Surgery Coverage in Central ME | 24-Hour Call

  • Posted today
  • Maine
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in central Maine that has an opportunity for a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon to provide locum call coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Procedures: Bread and butter orthopedic cases Patient Census: 5-10 per day Patient Population:...
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Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Opportunity in Charleston, SC | 24-Hour Call Shifts

  • Posted today
  • South Carolina
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a facility in Charleston, South Carolina, with an opportunity for an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 6 days per month Level I Trauma Center Patient Volume: 15 per day Cases: Orthopedic trauma
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Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Locum Opening in Memphis, TN | 1st Assist

  • Posted 3 days ago
  • Tennessee
  • Physician Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, that has an opening for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide locum first assist coverage. Opening Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7a-5p Night call shifts available, 5p-7a Cases: Cardiothoracic surgery Team...
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Short-Term General Surgery Locum Coverage in NH's Lakes Region

  • Posted 6 days ago
  • New Hampshire
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a hospital in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire with an opening for a General Surgeon to provide short-term locum coverage. Opening Overview: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, specific dates Patient Population: Adolescents and adults Cases: Bread & butter general surgery
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General Surgery Locum Opening in South-Central WI | Full-Time Call Coverage

  • Posted 7 days ago
  • Wisconsin
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a reputable hospital in south-central Wisconsin that has an opening for a General Surgeon to assist their team. Opportunity Details: Schedule: Full-time call coverage, onsite 8a-5p Patient Volume: 1-5 per day Cases: General surgery Solo coverage EMR: Epic Board...
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Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Locum in Eastern TX

  • Posted 11 days ago
  • Texas
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a reputable hospital in eastern Texas that has an opening for an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide locum coverage. Opening Highlights: Flexible schedule Call shifts required Cases: Orthopedic trauma surgery Must be board-certified Paid travel & expenses During your...
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Cardiothoracic Surgery APP Locum in Las Vegas, NV | Weekend Call Required

  • Posted 12 days ago
  • Nevada
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a reputable facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, that has an opportunity for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, full time Weekend call shifts required Setting:...
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Coverage 30 Minutes from Memphis, TN | 24-Hour Call

  • Posted 17 days ago
  • Tennessee
  • Physician
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a leading medical center 30 minutes from Memphis, Tennessee, with an opening for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to assist their team with locum coverage. Opening Details: Schedule: 7a-7a, specific dates Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries patient Population: Adults Cases:...
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Locum Cardiac Surgery APP Opening in St. Louis, MO

  • Posted 17 days ago
  • Missouri
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with a reputable hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, that has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum coverage in their Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Unit. About the Opening: Schedule: 12-hour shifts, specific dates No call shifts required Patient...
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Cardiac Surgery ICU APP Locum in St. Louis, MO | No Call

  • Posted 17 days ago
  • Missouri
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a leading facility in St. Louis, Missouri, that has an opportunity for a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum coverage in the Cardiac Surgery ICU. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 12.5-hour day shifts, specific dates No call required ...
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Locum Trauma Surgery Opening in Hartford, CT - Level I Trauma

  • Posted 20 days ago
  • Connecticut
  • Physician
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Locum
A Level I Trauma hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, has an opening for a Trauma Surgeon to assist their team. About the Opening: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7a-4p, 3 weeknights per week, 4p-7a Saturday/Sunday call, 7a-7a Surgical Case Volume: 5 per day Annual ER Volume: 80,000 Patient Ages:...
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Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Call Coverage in Savannah, GA

  • Posted 21 days ago
  • Georgia
  • Physician Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Locum
A leading medical center in Savannah, Georgia, has an opportunity for a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide locum call coverage. Opportunity Overview: Schedule: Friday 7a-Monday 7a, one weekend per month Patient Volume: 8 per day Duties: Call coverage and CVICU rounding ...
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Surgical ICU APP Locum Opportunity in Boston, MA | Night Coverage

  • Posted 25 days ago
  • Massachusetts
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Locum
A leading hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, has an opportunity for a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum SICU coverage. Opportunity Details: Schedule: 6p-6a, 3-5 shifts per week No call required Setting: 20-bed surgical ICU Patient Volume: 10 per shift Cases:...
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General Surgery Locum Call Coverage in Eastern NC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus has partnered with an established hospital in eastern North Carolina that has an opening for a General Surgeon to assist their team. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts Patient Volume: ~2 callbacks per night No trauma cases EMR: Epic Must be board-certified Paid travel &...
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Vascular Surgery Call Coverage in Eastern NC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • North Carolina
  • Physician
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a facility in eastern North Carolina that has an opening for a Vascular Surgeon to provide locum call coverage. About the Opening: Schedule: 24-hour weekend call shifts (Friday-Sunday), 1:2 rotation Call shared with vascular surgery fellows Level I Trauma Emergent...
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Cardiac Surgery APP Locum in Southeastern VA

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • Virginia
  • Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Locum
A hospital in southeastern Virginia has an opportunity for a Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist their team. About the Opportunity: Flexible Schedule: 8-10 hour shifts, 5-7 days per week First assist and weekend call required Annual Volume: 2,300 cases Cases: CABG,...
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Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity in Myrtle Beach, SC

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • South Carolina
  • Physician
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is partnering with a medical center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that has an opportunity for an Orthopedic Surgeon to assist their team. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7a-7a Level I trauma center Daily Patient Volume: 10 Duties: Rounding and consults 1 LPN and 2...
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General Surgery Coverage in South-Central SD

  • Posted 30 days ago
  • South Dakota
  • Physician
  • General Surgery
  • Locum
Medicus is collaborating with a facility in south-central South Dakota that has an opportunity for a General Surgeon to provide locum coverage. About the Opportunity: Schedule: 24-hour call shift, specific dates Daily Patient Census: 7-10 EMR: Epic Must have the ability to perform C-sections ...
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