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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.
Our client in North Carolina is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 17-day assignment starting Mar 2, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts from 8A-8A, where the physician will round on patients, provide on-call coverage for emergent C-sections and vaginal deliveries, and manage emergent gynecological procedures. The position requires...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan, beginning Apr 13, 2026. This opportunity spans 12 weeks with a Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of dental experience and possess a current DEA certification, ready to provide comprehensive dental care during two distinct...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 116-day locum tenens assignment with our client in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, and features a Monday through Thursday schedule, 7:45am to 5:00pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a supportive, high-volume setting and providing same-day dentistry to a substantial...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role focuses on pediatric cardiac intensive care with day, night, and weekend shifts, providing an excellent opportunity for experienced advanced practice providers.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Jun 1,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role covers Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) patients and includes both weekday and weekend shifts with day, night, and extended hours. The assignment offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on May 4, 2026, and spans 60 days, with day shifts Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The assignment involves 20-minute clinic appointments and a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases. Candidates should have...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Washington. This opportunity begins on May 4, 2026, and features weekday, 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday. The role involves providing care to patients in a clinic setting, supporting a range of complex chronic and low acuity cases,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a General Dentist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment with our client in New Jersey. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features a flexible, part-time schedule with patient care provided in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality general dentistry services in a supportive...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens assignment in Arizona starting Apr 13, 2026. This opportunity spans 105 days and includes both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with 24-hour call shifts and clinic hours Monday through Friday. The assignment covers multiple date ranges throughout the year, providing...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Medical Oncologist for a 240-day locum tenens assignment in Montana, starting Apr 6, 2026. This position features day shifts, Monday to Friday, with scheduled patients and infusion sessions throughout the week. The ideal candidate is in the early to mid stages of practice and holds the appropriate state license and board certification...
Location:MT
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
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.