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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 an Orthopedic Surgeon for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Aug 29, 2025. This critical role involves 24-hour on-call coverage, managing emergency orthopedic cases such as fractures and trauma across two facilities during the Labor Day weekend.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Aug 29, 2025LOA: 5 daysProvider...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting on Aug 8, 2025. This role involves daytime shifts from 8am to 2pm, where you will be the sole provider. The successful candidate will handle general dentistry procedures, including extractions and dentures, ensuring high-quality patient care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic team in California, starting Aug 4, 2025. This full-time role focuses on providing surgical assistance for orthopedic procedures, including hips and knees, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. The assignment is set for 80 days, offering an excellent...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, beginning on Oct 1, 2025. This role requires a provider experienced in Level 4 NICU settings, available for multiple shifts including day, night, and weekend options. The selected candidate will utilize the Cerner EMR system to manage patient care.Job...
Location:PA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in California. This role, starting on Aug 4, 2025, involves a commitment of 80 days, primarily focusing on surgical assists for orthopedic procedures such as hips and knees. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with an emphasis on surgical days and one clinic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts. This role, starting on Sep 1, 2025, offers a flexible schedule with options for a 4 or 5-day work week and includes night and weekend call rotations for inpatient consults. The ideal candidate will provide care for both solid tumors and hematologic...
Location:MA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting on Jul 24, 2025. This role involves working flexible shifts, preferably Thursday to Friday, with potential for more days. The dentist will handle a variety of procedures including fillings, crowns, and extractions, aiming to keep as much...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, beginning on Aug 4, 2025. This role involves a 4-day work week with shifts from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, alternating between Monday to Thursday and Tuesday to Friday. The first week includes an orientation day. The dentist will mainly handle restorations, simple and surgical...
Location:OK
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist with expertise in general dentistry for a 10-day locum tenens assignment starting on Aug 4, 2025, in Indiana. This role requires proficiency in extractions and dentures, offering a schedule from Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and Friday until 2 PM.Job DetailsLocation: IndianaStart Date: Aug 4, 2025LOA: 10 daysProvider...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are actively seeking an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner for a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in California. This position, starting on Aug 11, 2025, involves a 60-day assignment, with shifts from Monday to Friday, full-time in the clinic, and includes weekend call responsibilities. The role primarily covers a wide range of orthopedic conditions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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.