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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 Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland, starting Dec 1, 2025. This opportunity features 24-hour in-house shifts, providing coverage for Gyn, ED consults, and OB care. The assignment is ideal for experienced specialists seeking a dynamic, high-acuity environment.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MD
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in New York starting Jan 5, 2026. This flexible opportunity offers sporadic ongoing scheduling for in-house call, including nights and weekends, with options for weekday and weekend 24-hour shifts available throughout the year.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkStart...
Location:NY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This opportunity features 8-hour shifts in a mix of ER and urgent care settings, with coverage for same day and next day appointments as well as walk-in patients.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Dec 1, 2025LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a locum tenens assignment at a community health center in California. The role begins Dec 1, 2025, for a 120-day contract and features a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule. The Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to both children and adults, delivering a full scope of general dentistry services...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Emergency Medicine Doctor for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. This opportunity begins on Jan 12, 2026, and consists of overnight 12-hour shifts from 7 pm to 7 am. The ideal candidate will have experience in critical access emergency settings and hold current ACLS and ATLS certifications.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 6-week locum tenens assignment with our client in Texas. Starting Nov 11, 2025, this opportunity offers an 8am to 5pm, Monday through Wednesday. The Dentist will perform a broad range of dental procedures, including crowns, hygiene, bridges, and both standard and molar root canals, as well as deep cleanings.Job...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025, for a 40-day contract. This role focuses on general anesthesia cases in the main OR, with 8-10 hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, and offers exposure to a wide range of cases across multiple sites.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Nov 6, 2025, is a 1-day contract, and features an 8a-5p shift with a lunch break from 12p-1p. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, handling general dentistry cases including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: North...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Nov 24, 2025, for a 159-day contract, offering day shifts Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of gastroenterology experience, an active NY license, and active...
Location:NY
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a 32-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 21, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday daytime schedule, with four 10-hour shifts per week and no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities. The assignment focuses on providing specialized orthopedic...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Orthopedics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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.