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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!
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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Our client in Minnesota seeks a dedicated Dentist for a 48-day assignment starting Nov 16, 2026. This role involves covering a small private practice as the sole dentist, performing general dentistry procedures during 8-hour shifts. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of patient care, ensuring continuity and high-quality service.Responsibilities...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Alabama is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 24-day assignment starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including numerous fillings, bridge work, single crowns, and complete or partial dentures. The schedule offers flexibility with shifts typically from 8a-5p or 9a-5p, presenting an excellent...
Location:AL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 112-day assignment in Maryland, starting Nov 23, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 7pm to 7am, typically 12-14 shifts per month. The selected candidate will focus on rounding and resuscitating neonates, providing Level III nursery coverage, and attending high-risk deliveries and...
Location:MD
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon for a 30-day assignment starting Jun 15, 2026. This Physician will provide 24-hour orthopedic call coverage for the ER, handling general orthopedic procedures at a 72-bed hospital. Responsibilities include seeing their own patients for follow-up in the clinic during weekday mornings.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Anesthetist for a 40-day assignment with our client in Oregon, starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves independent CRNA practice across ORs, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, and an ASC, with some OB coverage including epidurals and C-sections. The schedule includes 8a-5p and 24-hour shifts, covering a variety of cases such as healthy...
Location:OR
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client is seeking a Physician specializing in Hematology/Oncology for a 180-day assignment in New York, starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts in an outpatient clinic setting, managing 18-20 patients per day. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a critical 1-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This vital role focuses on delivering comprehensive acute care within a bustling Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The successful candidate will provide essential patient...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 60-day assignment in Massachusetts, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves covering a primary location as a sole dentist, with flexibility to support multiple sites as needed. The schedule offers varied shifts, including 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, and 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. The successful candidate...
Location:MA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 1-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Oct 1, 2026. This vital role involves providing specialized care within a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, covering 12-hour in-house shifts (AM or PM). The practitioner will focus on critical care duties, including...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for an 80-day assignment with our client in New Jersey, starting Jul 6, 2026. This full scope MFM position involves a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule with some weeknight and 24-hour weekend call. The selected Physician will provide comprehensive care for high-risk pregnancies and perform advanced obstetric...
Location:NY
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
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.
