The Hidden Cost of Unfilled Locum Roles

For Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), staffing gaps aren’t just an inconvenience—they’re a financial and operational crisis. Every day a locum role remains unfilled, your hospital loses revenue, staff burnout worsens, and patient care is at risk.

The Financial Toll of Unfilled Locum Positions

The numbers speak for themselves:

📉 $1,300–$2,800 per day – The revenue lost for every unfilled physician role. (AMN Healthcare)
⏳ 90+ days – The average time it takes to fill a locum position. (MGMA)
⚠️ 70% of health systems report increased physician burnout due to staffing shortages. (Becker’s)

These vacancies don’t just impact your bottom line—they disrupt operations, lower patient satisfaction, and create compliance risks. The longer these roles stay vacant, the bigger the problem becomes.

A Smarter Approach to Locum Staffing

Instead of scrambling to fill urgent vacancies, top healthcare organizations take a proactive approach. The key? A ready-to-go talent pipeline before staffing shortages hit.

At MedSource, we’ve spent 30 years building deep industry relationships to connect hospitals with top-tier locum talent—before they even start looking. Our proven system ensures you stay ahead of staffing challenges, protecting both revenue and patient care.

Want to Secure the Best Locum Talent—Before They Even Start Looking?

Most CMOs wait until they have a staffing crisis. The best ones don’t.

We break it all down in our free guide:

📘 3 Proven Steps to Secure the Best Locum Physicians & APPs—Before They Even Start Looking.

Get insider strategies on how to:
✔ Build a pipeline of top-tier locums before you need them
✔ Cut time-to-fill and reduce cancellations
✔ Eliminate credentialing bottlenecks that delay placements

Download your free guide now and take control of your locum staffing.

Take Action Now

Every day a locum role stays open, your hospital loses money and risks staff burnout. A proactive staffing strategy could save your facility hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Discover how our system helps CMOs stay ahead of staffing shortages.

Contact MedSource now or request a free consultation to secure your locum talent pipeline.