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 Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Rhode Island, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8:30am to 5:00pm, providing care for adult patients in a long-term care environment.Job DetailsLocation: Rhode IslandFacility Type: Long-Term Acute...
Location:RI
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking Emergency Medicine physicians for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania starting Jan 5, 2026. Multiple providers are needed to cover ongoing gaps, working 10-hour shifts with specific hours to be provided. This opportunity involves managing a broad range of emergency and minor trauma cases for patients of all ages in a collaborative,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Endocrinologist for a locum tenens assignment in Missouri, beginning Jan 5, 2026. This full-time role spans 120 days with day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. The position centers on outpatient clinic care, primarily involving diabetes, metabolic conditions, endocrine cancers, tumors, and thyroid disorders.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MO
Specialty:Endocrinology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - AZ
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a dental clinic located within a hospital in Arizona. This assignment starts on Jan 5, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts. The ideal candidate will have recent dental experience, with IHS and Dentrix experience strongly preferred.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Missouri beginning Feb 2, 2026. This opportunity spans 65 days and features flexible scheduling with 12 hour shifts, typically arranged as three shifts per week with adaptability on shift times and days.Job DetailsLocation: MissouriStart Date: Feb 2, 2026LOA: 65 daysProvider...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Florida. This opportunity begins on Nov 21, 2025, and features 24-hour call shifts with daytime rounding, including coverage of CVICU and telemetry patients post cardiac surgery. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of first assist...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Florida, starting Nov 21, 2025. This 24-day opportunity includes 24-hour call shifts starting at 7 am, with day rounding up to 8 hours, covering cardiothoracic surgery first assist duties and post-operative care in the CVICU and telemetry units.Job...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California, beginning Jan 5, 2026. This outpatient role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 9a–6p day shifts, providing care to pediatric patients in a dynamic clinical environment.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Jan 5, 2026 (as soon as credentialed)LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins Dec 29, 2025, for a 4-week contract in an outpatient clinic with an infusion center (14 chairs). The position offers a Monday to Thursday day schedule and a half-day on Friday.Job DetailsLocation: North CarolinaFacility Type: Outpatient...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Hospitalist for a 42-day locum tenens nocturnist assignment with our client in Maryland, starting Dec 16, 2025. This full-time opportunity features a 7-on/7-off night schedule, covering floors and admissions alongside a team of physicians, with shifts from 7pm to 7am and occasional 3pm to 3am coverage.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MD
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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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.