Locum Tenens Jobs for Healthcare Providers
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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!
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 9-day locum tenens assignment at a Trauma Center in Texas. This opportunity begins on Aug 1, 2025, with daily shifts from 7am to 7am. The ideal candidate will manage a variety of cases including pediatric and geriatric patients, ensuring robust specialist coverage in a dynamic environment.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a qualified Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Ohio. This position starts on Aug 4, 2025, and runs for 42 days. The schedule is flexible, ideally 7 days on followed by 7 days off, covering floor calls and assisting with code calls.Job DetailsLocation: OhioStart Date: Aug 4, 2025LOA: 42 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:OH
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Michigan is seeking a highly skilled Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in a rural hospital setting. This opportunity starts on Jul 21, 2025, and spans a 6-day period, ending on Jul 27, 2025. The role demands a commitment to a 24-hour coverage schedule, including 12-15 hours of active work with the remainder on-call,...
Location:MI
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a qualified Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 6-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting on Jul 21, 2025. This role offers 24-hour solo coverage in a rural hospital setting, involving 12-15 hours of active duty per day with the remainder on-call, handling procedures such as Intubations and Central Lines.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MI
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens position at a hospital in South Carolina. This 60-day assignment, starting 07/31/2025, offers a consistent schedule of Monday to Friday plus weekends, with 8-hour shifts from approximately 7 AM to 3:30 PM. The CRNA will be responsible for providing anesthesia...
Location:SC
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Sep 1, 2025. This role requires flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, either days or nights, across a 16-week engagement. The shifts include options such as 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, and 11p-11a, providing crucial emergency care services.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 12-week locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting on Jul 28, 2025. This role requires managing patient care within the Emergency Department of a rural healthcare facility with a Trauma Designation. The schedule includes day and night shifts, with 4 shift blocks per month, accommodating both 7a-7p...
Location:IA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Wellhart is seeking a dedicated Family Medicine Physician for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in Colorado. This assignment offers a chance to provide comprehensive primary care services at an outpatient clinic, starting on 08/04/2025, for a 3-month duration. The ideal candidate will work a full-time schedule of 4 days per week, 10 hours per day....
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Wellhart is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in Florida. This assignment offers a chance to provide critical care services at a hospital, starting on 08/04/2025, for a 60-day duration with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will work 10-12 shifts per month, with various shift...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Wellhart is seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in Florida. This 60-day assignment, starting 08/04/2025, offers the opportunity to work in a hospital setting, covering 10-12 shifts per month with various shift options available. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing all types of ER cases...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Who We Work With
Locum Tenens Jobs In Hundreds of Provider Types and Specialties
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs
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
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Job FAQs
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Who Works Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Pay More?
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.
How Do I Find Locum Tenens Jobs Near Me?
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.