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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.
Our client is seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 22-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, beginning Sep 1, 2026. This critical role requires 7:00am - 7:00am call coverage, with primary duties focused on being on-call for emergency C-section cases. The physician will provide essential support for urgent obstetrical needs.Responsibilities...
Location:IA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Physician specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 4-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Sep 25, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage from 8a-8a, focusing on a comprehensive range of OB and GYN cases, including FHR interpretation, ultrasounds, routine and complicated deliveries, and surgical gynecology.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 31-day assignment with our client in Nebraska. This role is set to begin on Aug 29, 2026, and involves full-time or clinic and call coverage on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, Monday-Sunday schedule. The Physician will primarily be seeing MFM cases, including consults, follow-ups, and pre and post-labor...
Location:NE
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Oregon is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 80-day assignment beginning Nov 23, 2026. This role involves varied shifts including 8am-5pm, 10am-7pm, or 8am-7pm. You will be responsible for conducting annual wellness exams, sports and school-required physicals, immunizations, and managing common acute and chronic...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentist for a 60-day assignment in Virginia, starting Aug 3, 2026. This vital role involves delivering comprehensive pediatric dental care, including fillings, sealants, exams, cleanings, and extractions, within a structured clinical environment. The selected Dentist will be crucial in supporting the practice's...
Location:VA
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 40-day assignment with our client in Kansas, starting Dec 21, 2026. This role involves working Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, alongside weeknight and 24-hour weekend call. The physician will provide comprehensive MFM services, including clinic appointments, inpatient service coverage,...
Location:KS
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 52-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026, in Pennsylvania. This role offers a flexible schedule and involves conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication checks for individuals receiving services related to Adoption and Permanency, Foster Care, and Behavioral Health.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Wisconsin is actively seeking a skilled Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for an 84-day assignment, commencing Sep 7, 2026. This full-time, solo provider role involves managing a practice with a flexible weekday schedule (M: 9am-5pm, T: 10am-6pm, W: 9am-5pm, TH/F: 8am-5pm), focusing on a diverse array of oral surgery procedures such as...
Location:WI
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day assignment in Arizona, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing essential care within an adolescent inpatient psychiatry unit, managing patients through 2-month cycles with standard daily shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in patient...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in NY is actively seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment, set to commence on Nov 23, 2026. This dynamic role involves working three 12-hour day shifts, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities including OR and Endo cases, care for ASA 4/5 patients, and potential involvement...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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.
