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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!
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 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment with our client in California, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves managing pediatric patients, performing physicals, and handling sick visits, with shifts scheduled from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. No procedures are required.Responsibilities and DutiesManage pediatric patient casesConduct...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Nebraska is seeking a skilled General Surgeon for an 84-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a 7 on/7 off schedule with outpatient clinic days, OR days, and weekend call. The Physician will handle a variety of cases including clinic visits, OR procedures for gallbladder, hernia, bowel obstruction, and appendix, excluding...
Location:NE
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon for an important 42-day locum tenens assignment in West Virginia, commencing Sep 7, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage from 7a-7a, one half-day clinic per week, and a schedule of two weeks per month, with a primary focus on providing comprehensive CVT Surgery care.Responsibilities and...
Location:WV
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in CA is actively seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing essential care for pediatric patients, conducting physicals, and managing sick visits, all within a daily schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. No procedures are required, allowing for a focused approach...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Jun 22, 2026. This role requires commitment to Monday-Friday 8a-5p shifts, where you will provide essential general pediatric care. Responsibilities include conducting routine check-in visits and managing common childhood ailments such as colds, flu,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 12-day assignment in California, starting May 11, 2026. This role focuses on providing psychiatric care for an FQHC and skilled nursing facility, managing diverse cases from anxiety to schizophrenia, along with addiction and dementia. The schedule is typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, involving collaboration and 10% chart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday, 8a-5p schedule, where you will provide comprehensive general pediatric care, including check-in visits and managing common conditions such as colds, flu, COVID, rashes, and allergies.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in Michigan is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a focused 12-day assignment, commencing May 15, 2026. This role entails providing essential dental services, with a primary focus on surgical extractions, denture steps, and comprehensive crown and bridge procedures. The schedule for this commitment is every Friday from 7:30am to 1pm,...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are actively seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 60-day assignment in New York, starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves 10-hour shifts from 7a-5:30p, with no call required, focusing on providing anesthesia in 1Main ORs and ASCs within a Trauma facility, requiring independent function under supervision.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide anesthesia...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client in Georgia is seeking an Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026. This role involves full-time clinic work Monday through Friday from 8a to 4p, supplemented by night and weekend call. The Physician will cover annuals, OB checks, basic GYN, deliveries including C-sections, GYN procedures, reading ultrasounds,...
Location:GA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.
