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 experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, starting Nov 7, 2025. This opportunity features 24-hour out-of-house call coverage with a 30-minute response time, supporting a busy OB/GYN service. Candidates must meet strict recent experience criteria and hold current NRP certification.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:GA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Nov 28, 2025, and features 12-hour shifts from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with an initial block of shifts in late November and early December, followed by 6-8 shifts per month from January through March. Qualified...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This role starts on Nov 28, 2025, and offers a 40-day assignment with 12-hour shifts from 11 am to 11 pm. Initial shifts are scheduled Nov 28–30 and Dec 1–3, with 6–8 shifts per month from January through March.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This full-time opportunity features Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm day shifts, and focuses on both hematology and oncology cases in a predominantly outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Dec 1,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at an outpatient clinic in Arizona, starting Feb 2, 2026. Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm, delivering patient care in a dynamic setting with frequent walk-in visits due to the nearest ER being 50 minutes away.Job DetailsLocation: ArizonaFacility Type:...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at an outpatient clinic in Arizona. This opportunity begins on Dec 22, 2025, with a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule. Providers will care for a variety of walk-in patients due to the clinic's remote setting and distance from the nearest emergency...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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CRNA or CAA: MO
Experienced Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) needed for a locum tenens position in Missouri. This 78-day assignment at a hospital setting begins on 01/02/2026, covering 12-hour shifts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cardiac anesthesiology and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Dec 22, 2025. This role features Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm shifts in an outpatient clinic setting that experiences a high volume of walk-in patients due to the nearest emergency room being 50 minutes away.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Neurologist for a locum tenens position in Massachusetts starting Nov 3, 2025. This 12-week assignment is focused on cosigning notes for Psychologists, Neuropsychologists, and Functional Neurologists. Enjoy a streamlined schedule dedicated to documentation support.Job DetailsLocation: MassachusettsStart Date: Nov 3, 2025LOA:...
Location:MA
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California starting on Nov 10, 2025. This opportunity features day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing chronic care to a dedicated panel of patients in a standard FQHC setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility Type: Federally Qualified Health Center...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
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.