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Every day, Barton Associates lists new locum tenens job openings from healthcare facilities and practices nationwide in a wide variety of medical specialties.
Search now to find top locum tenens jobs for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, psychologists, and more!
Locum tenens jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Unlike temp jobs, locum tenens jobs run for a pre-determined period of time, but many locum tenens jobs include an option for extension.
Locum medical providers hold all the same qualifications as their perm counterparts, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
We are seeking a highly skilled Anesthesiologist for our client in North Carolina, commencing a 60-day assignment on Oct 12, 2026. This role primarily involves night shifts from 5 PM to 8 AM within a care team model, focusing on supervisory duties, with occasional opportunities to manage own cases. The Physician will handle a diverse range of complex...
Location:NC
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in West Virginia is seeking a dedicated Radiologist for a 96-day assignment beginning Dec 7, 2026. The Physician will be responsible for completing regular 8-hour shifts, primarily focusing on reading from overflow, backlog, and emergency room cases. This role requires the ability to perform 90-100 reads per shift, ensuring comprehensive...
Location:WV
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Interventional Radiologist to join our client in New York for an assignment starting Nov 30, 2026. This role involves providing on-site clinical and on-call coverage for various interventional radiology procedures, working a consistent 7a-4p schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProviding on-site clinical and on-call coverage...
Location:NY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 36-day assignment in Florida, commencing Nov 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive emergency medicine care across various shifts, including 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Join our client's team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Anesthetist - Anesthesiology for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Sep 21, 2026. This role involves managing high-acuity trauma cases for adult and pediatric patients under medical direction, with a schedule consisting of 24-hour call shifts. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of surgical cases including...
Location:NC
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment in Pennsylvania, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient management within an emergency department, covering a dynamic schedule with various shift options including day, evening, and overnight. The Physician will be responsible for a wide array of emergency...
Location:PA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Minnesota is seeking a CRNA for a 120-day assignment beginning Nov 16, 2026. This role involves providing anesthesia services for a broad range of surgical and endoscopy cases, with the exception of cardiac and eye procedures. The schedule for this opportunity is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with overtime available after scheduled...
Location:MN
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a dedicated Radiologist for a 60-day tele-diagnostic assignment in Pennsylvania, commencing Nov 2, 2026. The Physician will cover up to 60 shifts monthly, primarily during the day (7a-3p, 8a-4p, 12p-8p), handling a mix of inpatient and outpatient exams with a strong focus on body imaging and general diagnostic radiology. This role involves...
Location:PA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Nevada, starting Oct 16, 2026. Our client requires 24-hour solo coverage, typically involving 12-15 hours of active work with the remaining time on call. This role involves performing emergent intubations, vent management, central lines, and a range of adult and...
Location:NV
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Massachusetts is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to begin an assignment on Dec 14, 2026. This role involves various shift durations including 12-hour, 8-hour, and 11-hour shifts. The Physician will handle a range of emergency cases such as low-risk chest pain, laceration repair, incision and drainage, and fracture and dislocation...
Location:MA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
From advance practice and pain management, to primary care, your specialty is needed for our open locum tenens nurse practitioner jobs!
Hospitals, practices, and healthcare companies are turning to locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) to manage growing patient populations with the United States, including Nurse Practitioners specializing in Family Practice, Psychiatry, Urgent Care, Pediatric, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and dozens of other specialties.
Demand for locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) is at an all-time high, which means it is a great time to take advantage of the freedom, flexibility, and unmatched earning potential that comes with locum tenens PA jobs!
In-demand PA roles include family practice, urgent care, addiction medicine, pediatrics, wound care, surgery, and more!
Locum tenens dentist jobs are one of the fastest growing segments of the industry. Locum dentists are in demand in a variety of specialties including General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, and Periodontics.
Barton works with locum dentists in all 50 states for a variety of exciting opportunities. Locum dentists can make up to 56% more than their perm dentist counterparts.
The number of doctor locum tenens jobs grows every day as more companies, practices, and hospitals turn to locum tenens physicians to fill their vacant positions.
Whether you’re a doctor who is board certified or non-board certified, Barton has an opportunity for you.
In-demand jobs include Cardiology, Ob/Gyns, Family Practice, Pedatrics, and Surgery of all specialties.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all healthcare professionals who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our malpractice insurance here.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience, as well as explore a specialty to see if it’s right for you.
While some locum tenens healthcare jobs require a prerequisite amount of experience or skill set, many others do not. New graduates can also increase their chances of securing a locum tenens healthcare role with in-demand certifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your needs and skill set.
Although locum tenens work has its roots in the 1970s when American rural areas required additional physician staffing for their medically underserved populations, the industry has expanded to included healthcare providers of all types in all 50 states.
More than 85% of healthcare facilities rely on locum work, including locum nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dentists.
Yes! Locum tenens jobs are not directly comparable with perm jobs because permanent providers are salaried, while locum tenens are paid an hourly rate, but locum tenens providers typically outearn perm providers on an hourly basis, sometimes earning more than twice as much as their perm counterparts.
There are a variety of reasons locum tenens workers often earn more than their perm counterparts. This is partly because facilities use locum jobs to fill in urgent vacancy, often for in-demand roles, and pay competitively as a result. Variations in pay can also result from location, experience, urgency, and a long list of other variables. Check out our locum tenens salary guides to learn how much more you might earn in a locum role.
We place healthcare professionals in all 50 states. Find locum tenens jobs near you or choose an assignment in another state – travel expenses are covered by Barton.
To filter by location, select the state dropdown filter to limit locum job listings to the states of your choice. You can also connect to a recruiter who can recommend listings based on your qualifications and desired work locales.
