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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Our client in Nevada is seeking a dedicated Geriatrics Physician to embark on a 100-day assignment starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves providing value-based and preventative care, conducting comprehensive wellness visits and screenings, and managing chronic conditions for geriatric patients. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5...
Location:NV
Specialty:Geriatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Oregon is seeking a skilled Pulmonologist for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves evaluating and managing ambulatory pulmonology and sleep medicine patients, providing limited inpatient pulmonology consults, and expertly managing chronic pulmonary diseases such as COPD in a Medicare-heavy population. The schedule...
Location:OR
Specialty:Pulmonology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 64-day assignment in Maryland, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including hygiene exams, fillings, crown and bridge procedures, extractions, dentures, implant restoration and placement, bone grafts, and emergency walk-ins, with typical shifts from 8am-5pm.Responsibilities...
Location:MD
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) needed for a locum tenens position in California, specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology. This 14-day assignment at a hospital begins on 02/13/2026, covering various shifts including nights and weekends. The role involves working in Labor & Delivery, managing 6-10 deliveries per shift on average. The schedule...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 72-day assignment in Washington, starting May 6, 2026. This role involves working 8-hour shifts at a cancer center, serving as the sole practitioner on site alongside an oncology RN and a part-time tele-oncologist. You will manage 12-16 patients daily, primarily established cases with some...
Location:WA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment in CT, commencing Mar 16, 2026. The incoming Physician will primarily manage B&B Internal Medicine cases, working consistent 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shifts. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesManage...
Location:CT
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for an engaging 72-day assignment in Washington, commencing May 6, 2026. This vital role involves working 8-hour shifts within a cancer center, where you will manage a caseload of 12-16 patients daily, focusing on established cases. You will provide essential in-person care, collaborating...
Location:WA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in Washington is actively seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to undertake a compelling 120-day assignment, beginning Mar 2, 2026. This position requires a commitment to a 40 hours/wk schedule, where you will manage a varied caseload, including 20-minute clinic appointments for patients presenting with both complex chronic...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Washington, starting Mar 2, 2026. This role involves managing a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases through 20-minute clinic appointments, with a consistent schedule of 40 hours per week.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct 20-minute clinic appointments,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 12-day assignment with our client in Ohio, starting Mar 9, 2026. This role involves a consistent 8a-5p schedule, focusing on general dentistry duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of procedures including crowns, bridges, cleanings, fillings, and some extractions, with opportunities...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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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.