Avoid holiday staffing shortages by utilizing locum tenens
October 7, 2025
The holiday season doesn’t have to mean overworked physicians and delayed patient care. With locum tenens coverage, you can protect your staff from burnout, ensure patients receive uninterrupted care, and maintain financial stability. It’s a solution that keeps both patients and providers at the center of your holiday staffing strategy.
Why holiday staffing requires proactive planning
Protect your team from burnout
Burnout continues to be one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare, and during the holiday season, the pressures of patient demand and personal commitments can increase stress and fatigue. Leaders who proactively build schedules that allow staff to take time off will reduce burnout and foster stronger morale and retention. Locums can be the solution that makes this possible.
Prepare for shortages
Waiting until November to fill gaps may mean your options are limited. By starting now, you give yourself access to a deeper, more qualified talent pool and avoid scrambling at the last minute.
Ensure continuity of patient care
The holiday season doesn’t just bring celebrations; it often coincides with a rise in flu cases, respiratory illnesses, and accidents. Patient volumes can climb just as your permanent staff needs time off. Securing locums early ensures that every patient who walks through your doors receives timely, quality care without interruptions. With a trusted staffing partner like CompHealth, you can count on providers who arrive fully credentialed, licensed, and ready to contribute on day one.
We can help with your holiday staffing needs
Choosing the right staffing agency is as important as filling your coverage needs. The best agencies don’t just send résumés; they act as strategic partners who understand your organization’s unique challenges.
Why you should choose CompHealth:
Access to our specialty-specific locums teams with pre-screened, qualified candidates ready to fill gaps quicker
Our detail-oriented support teams handle expedited licensing, hospital privileging, travel, housing, and more
Our credentialing is as comprehensive as the strictest health systems and is approved by The Joint Commission
We take care of provider compensation with weekly direct deposits and malpractice coverage
By partnering with an agency like CompHealth, you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care while leaving the staffing logistics to the experts.
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The bottom line for healthcare leaders
Holiday staffing is too important to leave to chance. Leaders who wait until the last minute risk overburdening their permanent staff, losing revenue opportunities, and compromising patient satisfaction. Starting early with locum tenens coverage is a proactive strategy that safeguards your team, your patients, and your organization’s financial health.
To request locum holiday coverage for your facility, call us at 800.453.3030 or click on the button below.