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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 in New Mexico is actively seeking a General Surgeon Physician for a 90-day assignment commencing Apr 30, 2026. This role involves comprehensive general and laparoscopic surgical procedures, including trauma, ventilation management, and central line insertions. Shift hours are yet to be finalized, with a potential for 7 AM to 7 AM shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Alaska is actively seeking a skilled Cardiologist for a 90-day assignment starting Jun 25, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive cardiology services, including outpatient and inpatient care, ICU management, non-invasive procedures, and echocardiography. The schedule involves 24-hour shifts to support a trauma facility.Responsibilities...
Location:AK
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon for a 90-day assignment starting Jun 25, 2026. In this role, you will manage 5-7 patient encounters per shift, focusing on comprehensive orthopedic surgery procedures. Key responsibilities include performing arthroscopy, total joint replacements, and various joint revision or repair surgeries,...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Cardiology for a 120-day assignment, beginning Jun 25, 2026. This role involves a consistent Monday to Thursday 0800 - 1700 and Friday 0800 - 1200 schedule. The Physician will primarily focus on general outpatient cardiology, including reading walk-in EKGs and hospital...
Location:NM
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a General Surgeon Physician for a 72-day assignment starting May 4, 2026, in Pennsylvania. The selected Physician will manage a daily schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, focusing on approximately 25 patients per day, comprising follow-up visits, work accident cases, surgical consults, and pain management.Responsibilities and DutiesManage...
Location:PA
Specialty:Sports Medicine - Orthopedics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for an engaging 180-day assignment in New York, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves working standard 8-hour shifts, primarily in an outpatient clinic, to manage comprehensive oncology treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, with occasional...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist to join our client's team in California for a 60-day assignment, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves supporting the Obstetrics department and existing CRNA/MDA team with staffing needs, with a focus on overnight and weekend shifts. You will manage a diverse caseload including OB, General Surgery, ENT/HNS,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are actively seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a 22-day locum tenens assignment in CT, commencing Oct 21, 2026. This vital role focuses on providing comprehensive coverage for an adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), operating on a consistent 9-5 daily schedule. Contribute your expertise to our client's...
Location:CT
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting May 11, 2026. This full-time role involves seeing mostly primary care cases, with shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on timely charting and collaborative work within the team. The physician will handle a wide range of primary care needs,...
Location:MI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a 60-day assignment in Florida, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a full schedule of Monday to Friday shifts, including call, with daily responsibilities covering a diverse array of cases such as cardiac, thoracic, OB, orthopedic, neurological, and trauma. The successful physician will manage general...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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.
