Locum Tenens Jobs for Healthcare Providers
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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!
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
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We are seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) specializing in Anesthesiology for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in Florida. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, featuring day shifts Monday through Friday, with 8, 10, or 12-hour options and occasional call on weekends. Join a collaborative team in a hospital environment...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina starting Dec 24, 2025. This opportunity features consecutive 12-hour and 9-hour shifts, providing critical emergency care coverage in a dynamic clinical setting.Job DetailsLocation: North CarolinaStart Date: Dec 24, 2025LOA: 3 daysProvider...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This three-day opportunity begins Dec 24, 2025, and features 12-hour and 9-hour shifts over the holiday period. Candidates should have recent ER experience in similar size facilities and hold current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. The assignment...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Dec 24, 2025. The schedule includes two 12-hour day shifts and one 12-hour day shift with varying hours. The ideal candidate will have recent ER experience in similar sized facilities and be comfortable working with Epic EMR.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and features day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The role is focused on providing consultative care in both oncology and benign hematology, covering solid and liquid malignancies...
Location:IN
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 146-day locum tenens assignment providing primary care and women's health services in Washington. This opportunity starts Jan 12, 2026, with a schedule of five 8-hour shifts (highly preferred) or four 10-hour shifts per week, including required Mondays.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician for a 146-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on Jan 12, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with 5:8s highly preferred or the option for 4:10s, with required coverage on Mondays. The assignment focuses on primary care, including women's health and basic family...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Optometrist for a 50-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Oklahoma. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and offers a consistent schedule of day shifts every Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates with IHS experience are encouraged to apply, and a minimum of two years of recent clinical experience...
Location:OK
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Cardiologist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Utah, beginning Dec 15, 2025. This opportunity focuses exclusively on 24-hour call coverage with no clinic responsibilities, providing specialized cardiac care to a daily patient volume of five.Job DetailsLocation: UtahStart Date: Dec...
Location:UT
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana beginning Dec 23, 2025. This short-term opportunity features day shifts with a focused holiday week schedule. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, performing extractions, dentures, and comprehensive general dentistry services.Job DetailsLocation: IndianaStart Date:...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Who We Work With
Locum Tenens Jobs In Hundreds of Provider Types and Specialties
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs
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
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Job FAQs
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Who Works Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Pay More?
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.
How Do I Find Locum Tenens Jobs Near Me?
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.