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 Nuclear Medicine Physician for an exciting 120-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Jul 6, 2026. The schedule involves consistent daytime hours, typically 8a-5p, with no evening or overnight shifts. This role provides opportunities to engage in various radiology subspecialties, contribute to multidisciplinary conferences,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 60-day assignment in sunny California, with a target start date of Apr 6, 2026. This vital role focuses on addressing a backlog of outpatient dermatology cases, requiring a comprehensive approach to patient care. You will manage diverse dermatological conditions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for a 49-day assignment starting Apr 3, 2026. This role involves managing a high-volume emergency department in a tourist area, handling critical care duties, responding to codes, and performing a full scope of standard emergency medicine procedures. Join a dynamic team and...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Dermatology Physician Assistant for an impactful 60-day assignment in California, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This vital role involves addressing a backlog of outpatient dermatology cases, requiring the ability to comfortably manage a comprehensive range of conditions, including general and medical dermatology, skin lesions, excisions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Physician - Maternal Fetal Medicine for an 80-day assignment with our client in Kansas. This role commences on May 18, 2026, offering a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, with call coverage opportunities to be determined. The Physician will focus on comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine, including clinic appointments,...
Location:KS
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in Wisconsin for a 1-day assignment, starting Jun 3, 2026. This role involves providing primary care services from 7 AM to 5 PM, focusing on employees, spouses, and dependents of local school districts, including general outpatient care, women's health, and handling non-acute walk-ins.Responsibilities...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in WI is seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 1-day assignment starting Jun 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient primary care for employees, spouses, and dependents, including women's health services and history and physical examinations, with shifts typically running 7a-5p.Responsibilities and...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician in WI for a 1-day assignment starting Jun 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient primary care for employees, spouses, and dependents of local school districts, including physicals and women's health, with a shift from 7 AM to 5 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care for...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in CA, commencing Apr 13, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive bread and butter primary care services within a very busy clinic environment. The successful candidate will manage a diverse patient population, including approximately 75% Spanish-speaking...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves providing essential primary care in a busy clinic setting with 8-5 shifts, serving a diverse patient population including a significant percentage of Spanish-speaking patients, supported by translators and Spanish-speaking...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
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.