Most unfilled shifts are predictable. Leave patterns, seasonal admissions and known vacancies account for the majority of gaps that end up as urgent cover.
Build a standing bench of verified locum professionals who already know your unit. Repeat cover reduces orientation time and clinical risk.
Post shifts earlier. Fill rates fall sharply for shifts published under 48 hours before start time, and premium rates rise.
Track fill rate, time-to-fill, rebooking rate and cancellation rate monthly. These four numbers explain almost all of your agency spend.
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