National Locum Tenens Week 2025
Honor the clinicians who answer the call—anywhere, anytime.
National Locum Tenens Week is a nationwide observance held annually during the second full week of August—this year, August 11–15, 2025. Established by the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations® (NALTO®), this special week recognizes the tens of thousands of physicians and advanced practice providers who deliver temporary healthcare coverage across the U.S.
From rural hospitals to urban medical centers, locum tenens clinicians play a vital role in filling staffing gaps, ensuring access to care, and supporting overburdened teams. National Locum Tenens Week is our opportunity to thank them, celebrate their contributions, and elevate the value of this unique career path.
Why National Locum Tenens Week Matters
Whether you’re a hospital administrator, physician recruiter, or part of a staffing agency, recognizing your locum providers sends a powerful message of appreciation and respect. These clinicians:
- Step in during critical shortages and staff absences
- Help reduce burnout for permanent staff
- Serve in high-need and underserved communities
- Bring flexibility, experience, and continuity to care teams
With more than 52,000 providers working locum tenens each year, this week gives organizations a timely reason to show gratitude—through thoughtful gifts, kind words, and recognition.
"Temporary Providers, Permanent Impact"
This year’s theme reflects what locum tenens providers have always known: although their assignments may be short-term, their work leaves a lasting mark on patients, care teams, and communities.
Celebrate their commitment with gifts that tell the story. Look for designs that highlight resilience, flexibility, and the unique pride of locum life.
How to Celebrate National Locum Tenens Week
Not sure where to start? Here are a few ideas for making your locums feel seen and appreciated:
- Host a coffee break or lunch and hand out branded gifts
- Share social media shoutouts using #LocumTenensWeek and #LocumStrong
- Write personal thank-you notes to each clinician
- Send a digital gift and include their LocumStore favorites
- Spotlight your locum providers in your company newsletter
Pair your celebration with our thoughtful merchandise to make it even more memorable.
Stay Ready, Stay Stocked
- Keep a supply of gifts on hand for onboarding and offboarding
- Use LocumStore bundles for credentialing packages
- Send seasonal appreciation gifts during holidays or contract completions
Keep your providers engaged and valued with evergreen gifting options from our full store collection.
