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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.
We are seeking an experienced Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity involves first assisting in the OR, providing floor coverage, and participating in a robust call schedule with day shifts beginning at 7am and ending when the last case concludes. The position offers...
Location:VA
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia beginning Jan 5, 2026. This role features a schedule of 7am to end-of-case, Monday through Thursday first assist or floor coverage, with weekend call and rounding. Enjoy a dynamic opportunity providing essential support within a vascular surgery service.Job...
Location:VA
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky beginning Jan 12, 2026. This opportunity features a part-time schedule with shifts on Monday through Friday and the use of Dentrix for dental records. Responsibilities center on providing general dentistry care in a dynamic clinical setting throughout the...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a seasoned Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Jan 19, 2026. This role features day shifts from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekend requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume clinics and proficiency in exodontia, though this is not required.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Board Certified Gastroenterologist for a 27-day locum tenens assignment in Hawaii beginning Feb 16, 2026. This opportunity features an 8a-5p schedule, with clinic and outpatient scopes only—no ERCP or EUS. The assignment runs Tuesday through Thursday, with clinic days on Tuesday and Wednesday and OR procedures on Thursday.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:HI
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting Dec 9, 2025. This role involves managing both procedures and hygiene cases alongside a dedicated team, with primary coverage needed Tuesday through Thursday and occasional Mondays. Candidates with experience in endodontics and implants are encouraged to apply.Job...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado, starting Dec 15, 2025. This position features a flexible schedule with normal shifts followed by call coverage on weeknights and weekends, and requires full-time availability to accommodate consultative and perinatology services.Job...
Location:CO
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Hospitalist for a locum tenens assignment in Maine, beginning Mar 8, 2026, with a 21-day contract. This solo Hospitalist position features day shifts from 7a-7p with nursing support, focusing on inpatient care, rounding, admissions, and discharges. The schedule is 7on7off preferred, with sporadic coverage currently needed.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:ME
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for a 12-week locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This position starts on Jan 5, 2026, and offers a consistent weekly schedule of one day per week—Mondays or Tuesdays—with early morning start times and variable afternoon end times. The surgeon will focus exclusively on surgical procedures,...
Location:MD
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a 49-day locum tenens assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Feb 24, 2026. This opportunity offers a consistent Tuesday through Friday schedule with 8am-5pm shifts. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive general dentistry care and must be comfortable with crown prep, dentures, hygiene checks,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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.