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 13-week locum tenens assignment in Illinois, starting Dec 15, 2025. This role offers day shifts from 9am to 5pm, with a flexible schedule based on provider availability. The assignment involves travel to assisted living facilities, providing initial visits for residents and establishing patient relationships.Job...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This role starts on Dec 1, 2025, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm, in an outpatient ambulatory community health center setting. The assignment involves providing psychiatric care across the lifespan, with no call responsibilities...
Location:WA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a 32-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. Starting Jan 8, 2026, this role offers a 4 x 10-hour day shift schedule with a flexible day off each week and no night, weekend, holiday, or call requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of pediatric orthopedic...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Orthopedics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in Critical Care Medicine for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This position starts Jan 26, 2026, and lasts 36 days, covering night shifts (6PM-6AM plus sign-out) in the CVS-ICU. The role focuses on post-operative cardiac and surgical patient care, with no OR responsibilities.Job...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This full-time night position starts on Jan 26, 2026, with 13-hour shifts from 6PM to 6AM plus sign-out, providing post-operative cardiac ICU care in a collaborative environment.Job DetailsLocation: MarylandStart Date: Jan 26, 2026LOA: 36 daysProvider...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Dentist - KS
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Kansas, starting Jan 20, 2026. This sole provider opportunity requires a commitment of 2 days, with shifts from 7:30a to 5:30p. The ideal candidate must be proficient in extractions, dentures, and general dentistry procedures.Job DetailsLocation: KansasStart Date: Jan 20,...
Location:KS
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 10-day locum tenens assignment at a nursing home in Michigan, starting Jan 15, 2026. This opportunity involves day shifts Monday through Friday with varying hours and evening call responsibilities that do not require onsite presence. The role is ideal for doctors experienced in managing cases involving...
Location:MI
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Jan 15, 2026. This opportunity involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, at a nursing home. The provider will be on call every evening but will not be required to go onsite for calls.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganFacility Type: Nursing...
Location:MI
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Arizona, starting Dec 15, 2025. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. Dentists familiar with high-volume clinics and those proficient in exodontia are preferred, though...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, beginning Dec 30, 2025. This opportunity involves clinic-based general women’s health services from 8 am to 5 pm, as well as 24-hour hospital call coverage. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care in both outpatient and inpatient settings...
Location:MN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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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.