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 Pediatric Hospital Medicine specialist for a 35-day locum tenens assignment in West Virginia beginning Nov 24, 2025. This opportunity involves 24-hour shifts in a nursery setting, with in-house coverage from 7 am to 7 pm and call coverage from 7 pm to 7 am. The provider will care for both pediatric and newborn patients and must be comfortable...
Location:WV
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. Starting Oct 20, 2025, this primary care role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8am to 5pm. The physician will see all ages and should be comfortable providing comprehensive care, including managing walk-in patients.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Wyoming, starting Oct 27, 2025, for day shifts Monday through Friday. The provider will work collaboratively across three clinics, managing high patient volume and providing all aspects of primary care walk-in appointments.Job DetailsLocation: WyomingStart Date: Oct 27,...
Location:WY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Wyoming, starting Oct 27, 2025. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM shifts and 20-minute appointment blocks. The role involves rotating between three primary care clinics and requires comfort with high patient volume...
Location:WY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Kansas, starting Oct 28, 2025. This role offers a consistent Tuesday through Thursday schedule from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The assignment focuses exclusively on pediatric patients, including children with high anxiety and special needs. Candidates must be comfortable working with children...
Location:KS
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan. This opportunity begins on Oct 14, 2025, with three separate 72-hour call coverage stints, each running from 7am on the first day to 7am on the last day. The assignment duration is 9 days, and candidates must be comfortable performing c-sections. Emergency...
Location:MI
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 35-day locum tenens assignment in West Virginia. This opportunity begins on Nov 10, 2025, and features in-house call responsibilities with Monday to Monday 7am-7am shifts. The assignment involves managing obstetric and gynecologic cases in a NICU setting, with high-risk patients transferred...
Location:WV
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This opportunity offers weekday and weekend shifts with flexible scheduling based on your availability. The assignment covers general cases, elective surgeries, and some trauma, with nights and weekends focused on...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a board-certified Pediatrician for a 23-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Oct 20, 2025. This opportunity offers a Monday through Friday daytime schedule, with the Pediatrician serving as the sole doctor in the office and seeing up to 18 patients per day.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Oct 20, 2025LOA: 23...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas, starting Oct 26, 2025. This opportunity offers a blend of clinic hours Monday through Friday and 24-hour call coverage, supporting comprehensive prenatal and OB/GYN care in a busy setting with 350 annual deliveries.Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart...
Location:AR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.