Locum Tenens for Emergency Department Medical Specialists
We work with thousands of healthcare organizations across the United States, and have relationships with facility types including regional medical centers, critical access hospitals, urgent cares, trauma centers, and more, who are all looking for locum tenens emergency medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, and physician assistants for short- and long-term assignments.
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Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs
Physician - Emergency Medicine
Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This 20-day assignment begins on Sep 28, 2026, offering 12 or 24 hour shifts. The role involves managing standard emergency room cases, including respiratory issues and diabetic patients, with no trauma cases, requiring skills... View This Job
Physician - Emergency Medicine
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment in Texas, commencing Sep 1, 2026. This role involves managing critical emergency department operations with shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, focusing on patient admissions, transfers, and coordinating care with a comprehensive range of specialty back-ups.Responsibilities and DutiesManage... View This Job
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician for our client in California, for a dynamic 120-day assignment commencing Aug 31, 2026. This full-time role operates during standard business hours, 8a to 5p, with a focus on delivering high-quality outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions, efficiently managing urgent care... View This Job
Physician - Emergency Medicine
We are seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for an engaging 182-day assignment in Oklahoma, commencing Oct 27, 2026. This role involves performing actual emergency medicine shifts in the emergency department, managing 20-25 patient encounters per shift, and conducting essential procedures such as central lines and intubations. Shifts are typically... View This Job
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Jobs
Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Aug 26, 2026. This role involves providing high-volume urgent care for patients of all ages, from 6 months and up, including performing minor procedures such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, and ear irrigation.... View This Job
Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
Our client in New York is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 2-day assignment starting Sep 15, 2026. This role involves working shifts of 9-2 or 9-7, providing essential care for walk-in urgent care and primary care patients. The successful candidate will manage a patient load of approximately... View This Job
Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
Our client in CA is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment, commencing Aug 31, 2026. This role requires providing comprehensive outpatient care, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing various urgent care procedures, all within a structured 8a to 5p, 8-hour daily schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide outpatient... View This Job
Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Aug 24, 2026. The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with duties focusing on UC FQHC basics, rural health aspects, managing 3+ complaints each visit possible, and utilizing 15-minute appointment slots.Responsibilities and... View This Job
Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Jobs
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Aug 26, 2026. This role involves providing high-volume urgent care for adult and pediatric patients (6 months and up) as the sole provider, with typical shifts being 12 hours on weekdays and 8 hours... View This Job
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Our client in New York is actively seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join their team for a 2-day assignment, commencing on Sep 15, 2026. This role involves providing essential care for walk-in urgent care and primary care patients, with an expected patient volume of 20-30 per day,... View This Job
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 200-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026, in California. The schedule involves shifts from 4pm-2am, with an expectation to see patients for 9 out of 10 scheduled hours. This role focuses on fast-track emergency medicine, providing strong support for managing cases... View This Job
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Our client in California seeks an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions, managing acute cases and walk-ins, coordinating referrals, and delivering culturally sensitive care within an 8a to 5p, 8-hour daily schedule.... View This Job
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The Locum Tenens Market for Emergency Care MDs, DOs, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs
In a recent release by Data Bridge Market Research, the global critical care industry is projected to reach a value of $68,365.79 million by the year 2030, growing at a dramatically increasing CAGR rate of 8.7% during the forecasted period. The US is dominating this market growth due to major drivers such as an increase in the prevalence of chronic disorders, along with a rise in its geriatric population.
As the demand for emergency medicine professionals is expected to grow by 16% through 2025 as reported by the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, the Staffing Industry Specialists (SIA) report that the locum tenens market is growing at a rapid rate of 27% every year, increasing locum tenens opportunities for locum tenens Emergency Medicine specialists across all provider types throughout every state in the country.
Locum Emergency Department Salary Insights
CRNAs are able to boost their salaries by the highest percentage, 68%, while physicians can make up to 51.7% more, PAs can increase their earning potential by 36.8%, and NPs see a salary increase of about 4.2%. The highest paying specialties for emergency care professionals are in ER departments/emergency medicine, pulmonary, and pediatrics.
Emergency care physicians see the highest earning potentials in Tennessee, Hawaii, and Massachusetts, CRNAs earn the most in Alaska, Connecticut, and New Jersey, NPs increase their salaries the most in New York, Washington, and Massachusetts, and PAs find the highest rates in Washington, New York, and Idaho. When you work locums with Barton Associates, you get your pick of the highest paying jobs in emergency medicine across every state in the US, so you can earn more wherever your travels may take you.
Locum Tenens as an Emergency Medicine Professional with Barton
Barton Associates works with a vast network of healthcare facilities, nationwide, who are in need of talented emergency medicine locums to fill in staffing gaps. Barton’s relationships with a diverse range of healthcare organizations throughout the nation uniquely positions our emergency care locums to gain valuable, skill-building work experience in new healthcare settings treating a variety of new patient populations that they may have otherwise never encountered.
Our recruiters have worked with, and successfully placed our emergency medicine locums in the following facility types and health institutions across the country:
- Level 1 Trauma Centers
- Regional Medical Centers
- University Hospitals/Teaching Facilities
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Tertiary Hospitals
- Specialty Hospitals
- Urgent Cares
- Trauma Centers
- Tertiary Hospitals
- Specialty Hospitals
- University Medical Centers
Barton’s emergency are locum tenens professionals enjoy the advantages of job stability with a never ending flow of new opportunities, as well as income stability by earning more wherever they go. Our Account Executives work hard to update our emergency medicine locums with the newest jobs daily. Check out our open locum tenens emergency care jobs now!
Our openings change every day, so be sure to check in often for new opportunities that fit your preferences and needs. New to Barton and Ready to become a locum? Fill out the form below to chat with one of our experienced recruiters to get started on your locum journey!
Are you in need of emergency care coverage at your facility? Learn more about staffing with locums now or fill out the form on this page after selecting “Looking to Staff”.
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Barton Associates works with a broad range of healthcare facilities and organizations spanning across the country who are seeking talented locum tenens medical providers like yourself to fill gaps in coverage on locum tenens assignments with the most competitive pay.
Our skilled Account Executives establish strong connections with thousands of healthcare institutions nationwide so that our locum tenens professionals can have the power and flexibility to choose jobs which best fit their needs, preferences, and schedules from an overflowing pool of attractive opportunities.
The Barton team works hard to bring you fresh, new locum job opportunities every day, and we’re thrilled for the opportunity to help you find your dream assignment. Get in touch with us today to jumpstart your locum career with one of our experienced recruiters!
Testimonials
Bob K. — I had a gap in my schedule. Barton arranged for a placement but it turned out the clinic was not ready. They quickly arranged for another 4-week placement that turned out better than the previously arranged one ever could have been.
Dana H. — My recruiter has been great about keeping in touch with me when it comes to new opportunities. He has been very helpful with the credentialing aspects of being a new nurse practitioner as have all the other people in the credentialing office! They really listen to me and work to get the times/dates/locations I want!
J.R. — My experience with Barton Associates had been nothing more than amazing. Staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. I am so impressed by this company. Never experienced a single problem.
Joshua H. — Everyone from Barton was fantastic to work with. They made the entire process of becoming a Locum Tenens provider easy. They take care of everything so you can focus on taking care of your patients. I look forward to working with them again.
Emergency Care Locum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What types of providers can be locums?
A: Barton Associates works with NPs, PAs, physicians, dentists, and CRNAs!
Q: Who uses locum tenens providers?
A: Companies and other healthcare facilities beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics have healthcare staffing openings. The Barton Associates team works with a variety of clients looking to fill temporary roles throughout the country, including but not limited to hospitals, private practices, and urgent care. Learn more about who Barton Associates works with!
Q: What is the main benefit of working with a healthcare staffing agency?
A: Working with an agency makes the process simple. We handle all of the paperwork and other heavy lifting to improve the overall experience for both our providers and clients. All our providers can clients need to do is let us know what they are looking for!