The holiday season is often seen as a time to slow down professionally. But for healthcare providers, it can also be an opportunity to grow, earn more, and make a real impact.
Working locum tenens during the holidays offers unique advantages that go beyond traditional positions. From increased pay to flexible scheduling and meaningful patient care, here are five reasons why a holiday assignment with PsyPhyCare could be the perfect choice.
Holiday staffing shortages create high demand for temporary healthcare providers, which often translates into premium pay rates. Many holiday locum tenens assignments offer 20–50% above standard rates, and some facilities provide additional bonuses or overtime pay for coverage on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s.
This can be a great way to boost your annual income while still maintaining control over your schedule.
Unlike permanent positions with fixed holiday schedules, locum tenens assignments allow you to choose when and where you work. Whether you want to work certain days for extra pay or take time off to spend with family, you can select assignments that fit your personal plans.
This flexibility helps you balance professional growth with family, travel, and personal traditions — all without sacrificing income or experience.
Healthcare doesn’t take a holiday, and neither do patient needs. Travel-related injuries, medical emergencies, and chronic condition flare-ups often increase during this season.
By stepping in as a locum tenens physician, you provide essential care when it’s needed most, filling gaps in staffing and helping patients receive consistent, high-quality treatment. Many physicians find these assignments especially rewarding and fulfilling.
Holiday assignments are a great chance to explore different healthcare environments without long-term commitments. From rural hospitals to urban clinics or mental health centers, each placement offers new challenges and learning opportunities.
You can broaden your skills, work with diverse patient populations, and gain insight into different healthcare systems — all while deciding whether a location or facility might be a good fit for future opportunities.
Every assignment introduces you to new colleagues, administrators, and professionals across specialties. These connections can become valuable contacts for referrals, mentorship, or future placements.
Working during the holidays also demonstrates your dedication and reliability, building a reputation that can open doors to more assignments or even permanent opportunities down the line.
Instead of seeing the holiday season as downtime, consider it a chance to advance your career, earn more, and make a meaningful difference in patient care.
With PsyPhyCare, we handle the logistics — from licensing to placement — so you can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care while growing professionally.Interested in holiday locum tenens opportunities?
Contact PsyPhyCare today and let us help you find the right assignment for your goals and schedule.