LOCUM TENENS & PERMANENT POSITIONS

Connecting Talented Providers with Top Healthcare Institutions Top Healthcare Institutions

CRNAs, dentists, and physicians trust Zeal Med for honest pay, white-glove support, and assignments that actually fit their lives, nationwide.

70+

YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE

100s

PROVIDERS PLACED

50

STATES COVERED

WHY WORK WITH US

Staffing built around the
provider, not the other way
around

We have placed thousands of providers and learned what actually matters:
clear communication, fair pay, and people who follow through.

Access to Top-Tier facilities

We work directly with leading hospitals, dental practices, and surgical centers, so you only see opportunities worth your time.

White-Glove Service

We handle credentialing, logistics, and the paperwork headaches, so you can stay focused on patient-centered care.

No Nonsense Compensation

No hiding, no haggling. We lead with our best offer up front, every time, not the used-car-lot routine other agencies run.

Flexible Assignment options

Choose the locations, schedules, and assignment lengths that fit your life, we build the opportunities around you.

Ready to work with us?

It takes minutes to get started, and a dedicated team in your corner from day one.

70+

YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE

ABOUT US

People and Places, More than Placements

Zeal's executive team and founders bring over 70 years of collective experience to the table. In placing thousands of providers and healthcare professionals throughout the nation, we've learned just about all there is to know about this industry.

Our values are simple and shared: honesty, transparency, and integrity. The way to win is to take care of people, that's the Zeal way.

● Honesty ● Integrity ● Compassion

How to Become a Locum With Zeal

Three Steps to Your Next
Assignment

Stop worrying about planning your next locum job. Let us handle the
paperwork so you can focus on the care you give.

01

Get a placement

Receive a dedicated recruiter and a personalized job itinerary built around what you actually want.

02

Start your assignment

Transition into your new assignment with ease, no matter where in the country you're headed.

03

Get ongoing support

Reach out any time for quick, real-person assistance throughout the length of your placement.

Benefits

Everything You Need,
Handled

Licensing & Credentialing Assistance

Malpractice Insurance

Nationwide Network Access

Decade+ of Award-Winning Success

Assignments structured to your Needs

Competitive, Transparent Pay Packages

Testimonials

What Providers say about
working with Zeal

Ashley B.

Client Partner

"Tom and Mitch have been professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They've communicated clearly, respected our process, and provided well-organized candidate information. Based on my experience so far, I believe Zeal is a strong vendor partner."

Niel O.

Provider

"Excellent agency! I found my ideal job via these guys. Highly recommend!"

Caroline A.

CRNA

"I love working with Zeal! I've worked with other agencies and always felt like I was getting the 'run around.' The team at Zeal treats me like a partner, and I never have to second guess their intentions. I can't see myself working with anyone else."

Dennis T.

Dentist

"I was hesitant to do locums work but found myself in great hands here. Zeal has great pay packages and they are always there when I need them. Lots of options out there but I trust the folks at Zeal!"

Marcus R.

Physician

"Zeal made my first locum assignment painless. Credentialing, travel, housing, they handled it all, and my recruiter actually picks up the phone. That's rare in this industry."

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