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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.
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Oct 20, 2025. This role involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, assisting physicians with follow-up appointments, reviewing labs, and managing treatment plans in preparation for Chemotherapy. The ideal candidate will bring a strong...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity commences on Oct 20, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday. The role requires coordinating with physicians during follow-up appointments, reviewing lab results prior to chemotherapy treatments, and overseeing treatment...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado, beginning Nov 25, 2025. This role involves attending C-sections and deliveries, working in a nursery, and managing 24-hour call shifts. The schedule includes specific engagement dates from Nov 25 to Dec 1 and Dec 23 to Dec 29, starting at 7 a.m. each period.Job...
Location:CO
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Tennessee. This role begins on Sep 22, 2025, and entails day shifts from Monday to Thursday. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various medical dermatology conditions independently, with minimal supervision.Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Board Certified Hematology/Oncology Physician for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, offering a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with night call responsibilities required two or more weeks per month. The role primarily involves outpatient care with a focus on 70%...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Dermatology Physician Assistant for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Tennessee. This role begins on Sep 22, 2025, and involves a Monday to Thursday schedule from 7 AM to 4:30 PM. The selected candidate will handle medical dermatology cases autonomously, using the Modernizing Medicine EMR system.Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, starting on Jan 5, 2026. This pivotal role involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, with potential variations in weekly scheduling. The candidate will manage care within a pediatric setting, focusing on bone marrow transplant (BMT)...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Pediatric Oncology Physician Assistant to join our team in Georgia for a 30-day locum tenens assignment starting Jan 5, 2026. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule, working from 8 AM to 6 PM, focusing on Pediatric BMT cases. It offers the opportunity to work with advanced EMR systems and engage in vital patient care within...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Oct 6, 2025. This opportunity involves a 7 on/7 off schedule with shifts from 7PM to 7AM, focusing on rounding and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in various units including Critical Care, Observation, and the Emergency Room.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in Hawaii. This challenging yet rewarding role commences on Jan 2, 2026, and spans 36 weeks. The assignment entails providing 24/7 general surgery coverage, including weekend call responsibilities from Friday 8 PM to Monday 8 AM, and morning rounding, with no clinic duties involved.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:HI
Specialty:General Surgery
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.