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 a qualified Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in New Hampshire. This role commences on Jul 16, 2025, and features daily shifts from 8am to 8pm. The Nurse Practitioner will deliver urgent care services, leveraging their experience and skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.Job DetailsLocation: New HampshireStart...
Location:NH
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting on Jul 7, 2025. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule with daily shifts lasting 4-6 hours. The practitioner will be responsible for rounding in a unit focused on brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neurodevelopmental disorders among children...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in New Hampshire, starting on Jul 16, 2025. This role requires the professional to manage shifts from 8am to 8pm, offering urgent care services to a diverse patient population. This position is ideal for those looking to deliver high-quality medical care in...
Location:NH
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist specialized in Dentistry for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts, starting Jul 7, 2025. The role requires working Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday with varying day shifts. Ideal candidates should have experience with the Dentrix EMR system and hold a Controlled Substances Registration.Job...
Location:MA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts, starting on Jul 14, 2025. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm, focusing on delivering quality dental care.Job DetailsLocation: MassachusettsStart Date: Jul 14, 2025LOA: 70 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:MA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This opportunity begins on Sep 1, 2025, with a schedule that entails 24-hour call shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. The assignment spans multiple periods within September and October, offering a focused yet flexible work environment.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:OR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 72-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, beginning on Jul 9, 2025. The role involves managing patient care over three consecutive 12-hour shifts from Thursday to Saturday, including both direct patient interaction and administrative responsibilities.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 72-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on Jul 9, 2025, and involves three 12-hour shifts per week, primarily focusing on patient care alongside administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling a variety of cases across all ages, ensuring comprehensive...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - MN
We are seeking a licensed Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. This 42-day opportunity starts on Jun 25, 2025, and features a part-time schedule from Wednesday to Friday with hours varying each day. The role involves providing general dental care, ensuring high-quality patient service and care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are delighted to offer a locum tenens opportunity for an Interventional Cardiologist in Ohio, beginning on Jul 8, 2025. This assignment, lasting 20 days, requires a provider experienced in interventional cardiology procedures and inpatient rounding. The schedule is set for 12-hour shifts from 7a - 7a, including both procedures and rounding, ensuring...
Location:OH
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
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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.