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 Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterologist for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Mar 16, 2026. This opportunity offers fixed day shifts on Mondays and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with no night or weekend call responsibilities. The ideal candidate will provide both outpatient and hospital-based GI...
Location:MI
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Jan 16, 2026. This opportunity features a Monday through Friday schedule with varied daily hours and focuses on providing comprehensive general dentistry, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganStart Date: Jan 16, 2026LOA: 56 daysProvider...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in North Dakota, starting Mar 2, 2026. This role features day shifts from 8a-6p with scheduled dates throughout March and the potential for additional dates in April. The position requires current licensure in North Dakota and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)...
Location:ND
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Massachusetts. This is a one-day assignment on Mar 5, 2026, with shift hours from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., focused on providing skin cancer screenings during a corporate wellness event. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 2 years of experience in dermatology or skin cancer screenings,...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in North Dakota. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features day shifts from 8am to 6pm with a schedule spanning select dates in March. The assignment focuses on providing high-quality urgent care services in a dynamic clinical environment.Job...
Location:ND
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting Mar 13, 2026. This opportunity involves 24-hour call shifts from 7a-7a, providing vital coverage for obstetrics and gynecology services. Candidates must hold an active Oregon license and possess required certifications in Basic Life Support...
Location:OR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 8-week locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, with day shifts on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing care for all ages in a factory onsite clinic. The role encompasses both primary care and minimal work comp cases, with a focus on minor procedures...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for an 8-week locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role offers a dynamic schedule of day shifts on Mondays (8:30am–5:30pm) and Wednesdays (7am–4pm), providing care for all ages in a primary care and work comp onsite clinic.Job DetailsLocation: WisconsinFacility Type:...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens assignment in South Carolina. This opportunity begins on Apr 2, 2026, and spans a 4-day assignment providing 24-hour pediatric call coverage in a nursery, including morning rounds and remote call coverage for the remainder of each shift.Job DetailsLocation: South CarolinaStart Date: Apr 2, 2026LOA:...
Location:SC
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, beginning Feb 2, 2026. This opportunity offers 24-hour in-house shifts with nights and weekend availability only. The role involves providing advanced neonatal care within a collaborative hospital environment.Job DetailsLocation: VirginiaStart Date:...
Location:VA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.