An excerpt from Road Warrior Physician: Locum Tenens a How-to Guide.
There are few things that are more frustrating than to be delayed while en route to your assignment. It happens, so be prepared for it. Keep all travel emergency contact numbers handy. This is one of my prime Evernote uses. Note any additional flights in and around yours in case of delay or cancelation. Have the main phone number of the hospital or practice. Your delay may come after hours, but you can always leave a message in the event you won’t be showing up at the appointed time.
If you arrive early enough, take a test drive to the hospital or office the night before just to develop a little comfort with the route. When doing this, you can usually find where to park at least on that first day. Many hospitals will use your ID badge for parking; some require you to get a separate tag. Almost all will allow you to use visitor parking for the first day. All of this will save you time and anxiety on that first morning.
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