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 dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 9-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, starting Jun 18, 2026. This role involves providing general primary care for the onsite health of a factory, with a focus on 8-hour shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesManage general primary care cases for onsite factory health.Provide chronic...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 60-day assignment in New York, beginning Apr 13, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts, either from 11am-11pm or 1pm-1am, and focuses on comprehensive urgent care duties including sutures, splinting, drainages, and other typical urgent care procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 2-day assignment in Wisconsin, starting Jul 22, 2026. This opportunity involves providing general primary care cases for the onsite health of a factory, working 8-hour shifts to manage both chronic and acute conditions.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general primary care...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in New York is seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts, either 11am-11pm or 1pm-1am, providing comprehensive urgent care. Responsibilities include sutures, splinting, drainages, general superficial wound care, removal of foreign bodies, joint injections,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 36-day assignment in NY, starting May 4, 2026. The incoming Pediatric Dentist will provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, including exams, fillings, crowns, extractions, and emergency walk-ins, working a consistent 9 am - 5 pm schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform exams and hygiene checks.Administer...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in PA is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 48-day assignment starting Mar 23, 2026. This position involves general dentistry duties, including seeing patients in the office and performing various dental procedures, with shift details to be discussed.Responsibilities and DutiesSee patients in the officePerform procedures including Crowns, Bridges,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Radiologist for a 90-day assignment in Texas, starting Mar 2, 2026. This role involves reviewing various imaging scans, including MRIs and X-rays, with options for both in-person and telehealth work. Shifts are typically 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM, focusing on a diverse range of pediatric cases.Responsibilities and DutiesReview...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Alaska is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to begin a 120-day assignment starting May 4, 2026. This role involves providing essential primary care services, including managing common chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, along with pediatric and women's health, in a full-time, Monday-Friday 8 AM to...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in Oregon, starting May 1, 2026. This role involves 7am-7pm shifts, requiring you to comfortably serve as the sole provider and perform various in-office urgent care procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesMust be comfortable as the sole provider in an urgent care settingNeed...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pathologist Physician for a 5-day assignment in Florida, beginning Mar 23, 2026. Our client needs a dedicated professional to work clinic hours from 8-4, primarily focusing on reading GI biopsy slides and reviewing approximately 100-180 slides per day.Responsibilities and DutiesRead GI biopsy slides onlyPerform no grossingReview approximately...
Location:FL
Specialty:Pathology
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.