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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 skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, beginning Nov 16, 2026. This Physician role involves 24-hour call shifts from 7a to 7a, providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical call coverage and managing complex cardiac and thoracic surgical cases and consultations for our client.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Sep 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive care through 8-hour shifts, addressing a range of pediatric cases from routine cold and flu to managing chronic conditions like COPD and diabetes, with a strong emphasis on preventative pediatrics....
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Anesthetist for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Nov 2, 2026. Our client needs an Anesthetist to cover multiple specialties with varied shift hours including 0630-1630, 0700-1700, 0700-1900, 0800-1800, 0900-1900, 0900-2100, 1100-2100, 1100-2300, and 1300-2300. The role involves managing a range of cases such as General,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for an 80-day assignment in Indiana, beginning Jan 4, 2027. This role involves providing essential inpatient care, managing a patient load of 10-15 per shift, and rounding on assigned patients in a dynamic clinical setting.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive inpatient care in...
Location:IN
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 60-day assignment in California, starting Sep 14, 2026. This vital role involves managing a very busy clinic with consistent 8-5 shifts. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care, primarily serving a patient base where 75% are Spanish-speaking (with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing essential bread and butter primary care during standard 8 AM to 5 PM shifts, serving a patient population with a significant portion of Spanish speakers and Medicaid recipients in...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in Maine, commencing Oct 12, 2026. This role involves covering an outpatient clinic with a daily schedule from 8am to 5pm. The successful candidate will be responsible for timely charting and collaborating effectively with support staff to ensure seamless patient care...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Maine is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant to join their team for a 60-day assignment starting Oct 12, 2026. This role involves covering the outpatient clinic from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on timely charting and collaborating effectively with support staff.Responsibilities and DutiesCover the outpatient clinic daily...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Anesthetist for a 12-day assignment in Wisconsin, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with night call, and on Tuesday and Thursday without night call. The selected professional will work in the operating room with a surgery team and provide night call coverage for urgent cases.Responsibilities...
Location:WI
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves primarily outpatient practice from 8a-5p, with a 1:3 shared call rotation supported by 24-hour nurse triage. The incoming physician will manage diverse oncology cases, including Breast, Lung, Gastrointestinal,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
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.
