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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.
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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 qualified Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 24-week locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting on Nov 3, 2025. This role involves a 7on7off schedule, typically covering shifts from 6 PM to 6 AM, providing care to both adult and pediatric patients in a Trauma Center environment.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoFacility...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a highly skilled Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 120-day opportunity starts on Sep 15, 2025, and features a Monday-Friday, 8a-5p schedule. The successful candidate will be utilizing the Cerner EMR system to manage patient cases in medical oncology, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 12-month locum tenens assignment in Florida, beginning on Oct 6, 2025. The role involves day shifts, Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 8 am to 12 pm. This non-patient-facing position emphasizes compliance and quality control in a clinic specializing in primary care and HIV treatment.Job...
Location:FL
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Geriatric Physician for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Nov 17, 2025. This role entails day shifts from Monday to Friday, focusing on geriatric and preventative medicine to reduce hospital admissions.Job DetailsLocation: MissouriStart Date: Nov 17, 2025LOA: 75 daysProvider Type Needed: Geriatric PhysicianSchedule:...
Location:MO
Specialty:Geriatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are looking for a skilled Dentist in Montana for a 64-day locum tenens assignment starting ideally between mid-December and mid-January. This role offers a Monday through Thursday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The successful candidate will handle a high volume of patients, ensuring effective dental care and maintaining excellent communication.Job...
Location:MT
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, starting on Oct 6, 2025. The role involves a four-day work week with shifts from 7 AM to 5:30 PM and includes on-call responsibilities. This position requires recent experience in pediatrics and board certification in Pediatrics.Job DetailsLocation: OklahomaStart Date: Oct...
Location:OK
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Neonatologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This critical role involves 24/7 coverage with 24-hour shifts, demanding a quick response to neonatal intensive care needs, particularly in a NICU setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Dec 1, 2025LOA: 120 daysProvider Type Needed: NeonatologistSchedule:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This critical role involves 24-hour shifts providing round-the-clock care in a NICU setting, addressing both high-risk deliveries and standard neonatal care needs.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility Type: HospitalStart Date: Dec...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Physician for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning on Oct 6, 2025. This role involves a 40-hour work week and offers a comprehensive scope of responsibilities, including oversight of midlevel providers and direct patient care across a broad spectrum of needs.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Oct...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting on Nov 3, 2025. This position will consist of mobile clinic operations and traditional clinic settings, with shift hours varying between 8am-5pm, 10am-7pm, or 8am-7pm. The role demands a seasoned professional accustomed to fast-paced environments and...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
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.