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 a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon for a 30-day assignment with our client in California, starting Mar 16, 2026. This Physician will provide 24-hour call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM, handling a range of duties including general CV/thoracic surgery, management of congenital defects, bronchoscopy, evaluation and management of acute...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for our client in Virginia. This 56-day assignment, starting Mar 30, 2026, involves outpatient clinic coverage with 8am-5pm shifts. The role requires comfort with reading ultrasounds, specifically anatomy scans.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide outpatient clinic coverage.Read ultrasounds, specifically...
Location:VA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Radiation Oncologist Physician to join our client in New York for a 60-day assignment, commencing May 11, 2026. This vital role focuses on delivering comprehensive cancer care, encompassing the diagnosis of various cancers, the creation of tailored radiation therapy plans, the administration of advanced treatments like stereotactic...
Location:NY
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Vascular/Interventional Radiologist Physician to join their team for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This full-time role involves a dynamic schedule including onsite weekday, weekend, and overnight diagnostic shifts, plus 24-hour interventional radiology call. The physician will perform a wide range...
Location:IL
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for an exciting 90-day assignment in Washington, starting Jun 15, 2026. The incoming Anesthetist will join a medically supervised care team, supporting a variety of surgical needs across multiple operating rooms and procedure sites. This role involves performing a comprehensive range of anesthesia services for diverse...
Location:WA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a skilled Endodontist for a 24-day assignment in Pennsylvania. Starting Apr 6, 2026, this role involves seeing patients in the office during 8a-5p shifts, primarily handling essential endodontic procedures such as molar RCTs, apicos, and retreats.Responsibilities and DutiesSeeing patients in the officePerforming molar RCTs, apicos, retreatsAdditional...
Location:PA
Specialty:Endodontics
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Michigan is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 65-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, with hours generally ranging from 7:30 AM to 6 PM across the week. The successful candidate will perform various general dentistry procedures such as surgical extractions, denture...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Connecticut is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 35-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves managing a variety of critical care cases, including central lines, A-lines, and dialysis catheters, within an acute care hospital setting. The schedule will consist of 12-hour shifts, either 7 AM to 7 PM...
Location:CT
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an exciting 40-day assignment with our client in Indiana, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves in-house 12 and 24-hour shifts, focusing on OB triage, labor management, performing deliveries, and responding to inpatient OBGYN concerns. Providers should ideally be able to commit to a minimum of...
Location:IN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 35-day assignment in Connecticut, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves day or night shifts, from 7a-7p or 7p-7a, managing Central Lines, A-Lines, and Dialysis Catheters for patients within a Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both shift...
Location:CT
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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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.