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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We are seeking an Acute Care Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This full-time position starts on Jan 5, 2026, and involves night shifts, three nights per week, providing advanced post-operative and critical care support in a CVS-ICU alongside other advanced practice providers. The role focuses on caring...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - IN
We are seeking a General Dentist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Indiana. The assignment begins Dec 8, 2025, and features day shifts from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday or Monday through Thursday. The dentist will focus on same-day treatments and manage a variable patient volume, handling a range of general dental procedures.Job...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens opportunity in Maryland. This 48-day assignment begins Jan 5, 2026, and involves night shifts (6PM-6AM plus sign-out) providing post-operative care in a busy CVS-ICU. The role focuses on advanced post-surgical cardiac cases and requires proficiency...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a long-term locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity, starting 10/28/2025, involves working 7 on/7 off shifts from 7 am to 7 pm, Tuesday through Monday. The initial commitment is for 48 days spread over several months, with a potential 3-month extension. The ideal candidate will be...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Ophthalmologist for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on May 4, 2026, offering day shifts from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The Ophthalmologist will be responsible for running the office while the owner is out of the country for the month of September, ensuring seamless patient...
Location:WA
Specialty:Ophthalmology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a board-certified Pediatric Diagnostic Radiologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Nov 10, 2025. This opportunity features day shifts Monday through Friday with scheduled night and weekend procedure call coverage. The assignment focuses on advanced pediatric imaging and interventional radiology procedures...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. Starting Nov 3, 2025, this opportunity features Monday through Friday day shifts, with dedicated time for panel management and charting. The role involves providing comprehensive outpatient care across all age groups in a Federally Qualified...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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CRNA - PA
We are seeking experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists specializing in Anesthesiology for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Dec 1, 2025, with shift options including 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour day shifts. Providers will join a collaborative perioperative care team, delivering comprehensive anesthesia...
Location:PA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This position begins on Dec 1, 2025, with a 30-day contract and involves scheduled clinic hours plus call. The ideal candidate will provide cardiac thoracic services at a community hospital and clinic, utilizing efficient surgical skills in CVOR and vascular surgery.Job...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin starting Nov 3, 2025. This role features a Monday through Thursday schedule from 7am to 6pm, and Friday from 7am to 4pm. The surgeon will handle all aspects of oral surgery, including morning surgical procedures and afternoon patient consults....
Location:WI
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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.