If you’re weighing PRN, locum tenens, locums-to-perm, direct hire or RPO, you’re not alone.
Most healthcare organizations are forced to choose a recruiting model before they fully understand the tradeoffs. And once that choice is made, it can be difficult to adjust without creating new challenges.
This guide is designed to help you step back, clarify what you actually need, and choose the right mix of recruiting approaches based on timing, risk and long-term goals.
What You’ll Get Inside
- A clear breakdown of PRN, locum tenens, locums-to-perm, direct hire, and RPO
- When each model works best and where it falls short
- Common, real-world scenarios and recommended approaches
- The most common mistakes organizations make when choosing recruiting models
- A simple framework you can use internally to guide decisions
Who This Guide is For
This guide is built for healthcare leaders who are:
- Managing multiple open clinical roles
- Balancing short-term coverage with long-term stability
- Supporting teams experiencing strain from staffing gaps
- Evaluating recruitment partners or internal capacity
- Looking for a more structured way to make staffing decisions
If recruiting feels reactive or harder than it should be, this guide will help.
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A clear, usable reference for choosing the right recruiting mix.