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 a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska, beginning Sep 1, 2025. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, focusing on family medicine. Ideal candidates will have experience in Family Medicine and familiarity with the Aprima EMR system.Job DetailsLocation: NebraskaStart...
Location:NE
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a qualified Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a short-term locum tenens assignment in South Carolina. This role commences on Sep 17, 2025, and spans a total of 2 days, with shifts from 8 am to 8 pm. The successful candidate will serve as the sole provider, managing both scheduled appointments and walk-in patients in an urgent care setting.Job...
Location:SC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 12-week locum tenens assignment in Florida, beginning Sep 11, 2025. The role involves a rigorous schedule, including weekday OR shifts from 7 AM to 4 PM combined with inpatient rounding and 24-hour night call coverage from Thursday through Sunday. This position is based at trauma center, where the provider...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a highly skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska, starting Sep 1, 2025. This role involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, ideal for those who prefer a structured weekday schedule. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering primary care services, emphasizing...
Location:NE
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 121-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting on Sep 15, 2025. This role involves handling general primary care and urgent care cases at an employee health facility, with a schedule from Monday to Thursday, 9am - 6pm, and Friday, 7am - 4pm.Job DetailsLocation: VirginiaStart Date: Sep 15, 2025LOA:...
Location:VA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 43-day locum tenens assignment starting Sep 15, 2025, in New York. This role involves day shifts with varied hours, primarily serving a primary care setting where the nurse practitioner will act as the sole provider. The successful candidate will be responsible for both clinical duties and some administrative...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts on Sep 10, 2025, for a duration of 2 days, with work hours on Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The selected candidate will be the sole provider, focusing on extractions and dentures.Job...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Virginia. This opportunity commences on Sep 8, 2025, and spans four days, concluding on Sep 11, 2025. The Dentist will operate as the sole provider, managing cases that include extractions and dentures during standard weekday hours from 8am...
Location:VA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 43-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting on Sep 15, 2025. The selected candidate will work as the sole provider in a primary care clinic, with a weekly schedule that includes variable daytime shifts from Monday to Thursday.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkFacility Type: Primary Care...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting on Feb 2, 2026. The role includes a 4-day work week with ten-hour shifts, ensuring substantial time for patient care while maintaining work-life balance. This position is essential for handling both continuing and new patient cases in a...
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.