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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.
Our client in Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 65-day assignment starting Nov 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive duties including angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy, aortic aneurysm repair, venous bypass, EVAR, AV fistulas, and managing PAD cases, with shifts from 7a-5p. The Physician Assistant...
Location:WI
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 65-day assignment in Wisconsin, starting Nov 1, 2026. This role involves 7 AM-5 PM shifts, focusing on comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical duties including angioplasty, stenting, carotid endarterectomy, and various bypass and thrombectomy procedures, with rounding responsibilities.Responsibilities...
Location:WI
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment with our client in Arkansas, starting Nov 5, 2026. This role involves 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a, providing comprehensive nighttime coverage for a Neuro ICU and managing critical and high-acuity patients presenting with conditions such as stroke, brain/head trauma,...
Location:AR
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Wisconsin is seeking a highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 120-day assignment starting Nov 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive general cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgery, including evaluation and management of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular system disorders, alongside crucial ventilation management. You will...
Location:WI
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner for an exciting 30-day assignment in Arkansas, starting Nov 5, 2026. This role involves providing nighttime coverage for a Neuro ICU with 12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will manage critical and high acuity patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, brain/head trauma, aneurysm, and encephalitis,...
Location:AR
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Vascular/Interventional Radiology for a 60-day assignment in Virginia, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts plus call, focusing on comprehensive vascular interventions, embolization procedures, and image-guided minimally invasive procedures within our client's hospital-based IR...
Location:VA
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist to join our client's team in Minnesota for a 36-day assignment beginning Aug 24, 2026. This role involves delivering comprehensive, evidence-based dental care, diagnosing and developing individualized treatment plans, educating patients on oral health, and collaborating with a supportive team. You will be responsible...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in General Diagnostic Radiology with Mammography for an engaging 120-day assignment with our client in Missouri. This crucial role begins Nov 1, 2026, featuring a consistent 8am-4:30pm schedule. The selected Physician will primarily focus on comprehensive breast imaging and general diagnostic radiology...
Location:MO
Specialty:Mammography
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This 20-day assignment begins on Sep 28, 2026, offering 12 or 24 hour shifts. The role involves managing standard emergency room cases, including respiratory issues and diabetic patients, with no trauma cases, requiring skills in procedures such...
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Minnesota is seeking a skilled Dentist for an 82-day assignment starting Sep 21, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including hygiene exams and maintaining an operative schedule, with patient volumes up to 14 hygiene exams and 7 operative patients daily. The Dentist will also participate in pre-schedule...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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.
