Author - Dave Nielsen

Dave NIelsen

About the Author

Dave Nielsen lives in Salt Lake City. He writes about healthcare, technology, and business.

May 13, 2022
NP Katherine Allen smiling while holding small black dog

A day in the life of a locum NP

An NP shares how locum tenens allowed her to take control of her schedule, visit new places, and focus on patient care.
An NP shares how locum tenens allowed her to take control of her schedule, visit new places, and focus on patient care.
June 27, 2023
A resident’s guide to finding your first attending physician job

A resident’s guide to finding your first attending physician job

When looking for your first physician job, it can be tempting to take the first offer that comes along.
When looking for your first physician job, it can be tempting to take the first offer that comes along.
March 19, 2024
A day in the life of a locum general surgeon

A day in the life of a locum general surgeon

Dr. Jon Bowersox shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general surgeon, escape politics, and test-drive new places to practice.
Dr. Jon Bowersox shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general surgeon, escape politics, and test-drive new places to practice.
July 25, 2023
Locum tenens orthopedic surgeon looking at X-ray

2023 salary report: Orthopedic surgeon compensation increases by 3%

Medscape's orthopedic surgeon salary report is out for 2023. Here's what you need to know about compensation and job satisfaction trends.
Medscape's orthopedic surgeon salary report is out for 2023. Here's what you need to know about compensation and job satisfaction trends.
January 21, 2025
Healthcare provider on phone choosing a locum tenens agency

How to choose the right locums agency: Tips from the experts

Here are a few things locum tenens pros say to look out for when choosing a locum tenens agency to work with.
Here are a few things locum tenens pros say to look out for when choosing a locum tenens agency to work with.
December 15, 2025
physician working on his taxes

Locum tenens physician taxes: A beginner’s guide

The process for filing locum tenens physician taxes is different than for employed physicians. This guide will teach you the basics.
The process for filing locum tenens physician taxes is different than for employed physicians. This guide will teach you the basics.
January 4, 2022
Picture of a large city

The top 10 cities for physicians in the U.S.

What are the top cities for physicians in the U.S. in 2022? See if your city made it onto the list.
What are the top cities for physicians in the U.S. in 2022? See if your city made it onto the list.
June 29, 2023
picture of an anesthesiologist in an OR

A day in the life of a locum anesthesiologist

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general anesthesiologist and how it’s enriched is career and family life.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general anesthesiologist and how it’s enriched is career and family life.
July 24, 2024
cardiologist listening to patient's heart

2024 cardiologist salary report: Small but steady growth

The 2024 cardiologist salary report indicated small but steady growth in compensation, resulting in about half feeling underpaid.
The 2024 cardiologist salary report indicated small but steady growth in compensation, resulting in about half feeling underpaid.