What is Instant Book?
Instant Book lets you confirm an eligible shift immediately without waiting for the employing company to approve an application.
Instant Book is only available where the employing company has enabled it. Some companies may also require you to meet certain conditions before you can use Instant Book, such as being company approved or having worked with them before.
Find instant-bookable shifts
Open the Locate a Locum app and tap Search icon in the main navigation.
Tap the Instant Book quick filter to show shifts that can be booked instantly.
Browse the available shifts and choose how you want to continue:
Quick book: tap Book Now on the shift card.
View details first: tap the shift card to open the Shift details screen.
Book the shift
Before confirming, always review the shift details carefully, including the date, time, location, rate, employer notes, and cancellation policy.
Option A — Book from the shift list
Tap Book Now on the shift card.
In the confirmation modal, tap Book Now again to confirm.
This is not an application. Once confirmed, the shift is booked instantly.
Option B — Book from the details screen
Review the information on the Shift details screen.
Tap Instant Book.
In the confirmation modal, tap Book Now to confirm.
This is not an application. Once confirmed, the shift is booked instantly.
After you book
Once your booking is confirmed, a booking confirmation is sent to you and the employing company. How you receive the confirmation may depend on your notification settings.
You can also find the confirmed shift in the My Shifts section of the app. It will be visible in:
the Diary view; and
the Booked list view within Shifts.
Common Questions
Why can't I see “Book Now” or “Instant Book”?
Instant Book may not be available for all shifts. It is enabled at the discretion of the employing company. Remove the Instant Book filter to see all available shifts.
Why can I Instant Book at one store but not another?
Employing companies can enable or disable Instant Book at specific store locations. This means you may be able to instantly book shifts at one store, but not another store run by the same company.
What if I booked a shift by mistake?
Review the employer’s cancellation policy before cancelling a shift.
Cancellations are visible to employers and may affect future opportunities, so only confirm an Instant Book shift when you are confident you can attend.
Can I use Instant Book for shifts in another jurisdiction?
No. Instant Book is only available for shifts within the jurisdiction linked to your Locate a Locum profile.
You can still Apply for eligible shifts in another jurisdiction, but these applications require manual review because compliance requirements differ between jurisdictions.
Do I need company approval before I can use Instant Book?
Not always. Some companies may require approval or a previous shift before Instant Book becomes available.
Need help?
Go to More → Support in the app to contact our Support Team.
If you’re a LAL Pro user, you can also access Priority Support for faster help, phone support and dedicated appointments with a Locum Success specialist. For more information, see How to access Priority Support with LAL Pro.