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 board-certified Hematologist for a 240-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This outpatient medical oncology opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm schedule with no call. The ideal candidate will provide expert care across both hematology and oncology, serving adult and geriatric...
Location:IN
Specialty:Hematology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This 90-day opportunity begins Dec 8, 2025, and involves 14 shifts per month with 12-hour day or night shifts. The role focuses on pediatric and newborn hospitalist care, utilizing Cerner EMR.Job DetailsLocation: North CarolinaStart Date: Dec 8, 2025LOA:...
Location:NC
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity offers a 100-day contract and a consistent weekday schedule with three full days, one half day, and a half-day shift every third Saturday, totaling 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have light experience with pediatrics...
Location:IA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 29, 2025. This full-time opportunity features day shifts from 8:30am to 5:30pm, 4-5 days per week including Fridays. Candidates with FQHC or rural health experience and Medi-Cal enrollment are encouraged to apply.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, with a schedule of three full weekdays and one half day each week, plus a half day every third Saturday, totaling 40 hours weekly. The ideal candidate will have experience with pediatric patients and is comfortable...
Location:IA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 22, 2026. This role involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing care in a rural health clinic that serves a broad patient population. Join a collaborative team delivering family medicine in a setting that also offers lab, mental health,...
Location:IA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Dec 15, 2025. The schedule includes day shifts with flexible hours: Monday and Wednesday 8-9, Tuesday and Friday 8-5, and an optional Saturday 8-5, with Thursdays off. Candidates with FQHC/CHC experience and Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 22, 2026. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts, providing care in a rural health clinic that serves a diverse patient population.Job DetailsLocation: IowaFacility Type: Federally Qualified Health...
Location:IA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in Vermont starting Jan 2, 2026. This role involves 24-hour out of house call coverage for deliveries and patient rounding, with preferred weekday clinic shifts from 8am to 5pm. Candidates must have at least 2 years of post-residency experience and be comfortable...
Location:VT
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Dakota. This opportunity begins on Nov 28, 2025, and spans a 3-day assignment with day shifts from 8am to 4pm. The Nurse Practitioner will provide urgent care services in a dynamic clinical setting, supporting patient care during this short-term coverage period.Job...
Location:ND
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.