21: Locums, 1099, and W-2 CRNA Practice Explained

If you’ve spent any time exploring nurse anesthesia online, you’ve probably heard people talk about locums and 1099 practice—but what do those terms actually mean? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nijma Yusuf, CRNA, founder of Direct to Locums, to break down the differences between W-2, 1099, and locums practice while discussing the opportunities, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding each career path. Whether you’re an aspiring CRNA or a practicing provider, this conversation will help you better understand one of the most talked-about and often misunderstood areas of nurse anesthesia.