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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.
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Jun 19, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on a mix of pediatric and adult patients with 18 encounters per shift, and requires chart closure within 72 hours.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide care for...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 1-day assignment starting May 25, 2026, in Missouri. This role involves assisting in the OR and clinic setting, focusing heavily on endovascular vein harvesting, managing pre/post-op cases, and assisting with ECMO cannulations. The schedule includes 0600-1830...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 1-day assignment in Missouri, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves 0600-1830 shifts, focusing on both operating room and clinic responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will be crucial in assisting with complex cardiac procedures, managing pre and post-operative...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a skilled Urologist for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a mix of clinic, call, and surgical duties, focusing on a broad range of urology cases, including procedures like vasectomy, cystectomy, and robotic surgery. The typical shift is 8 am to 5 pm, with a flexible call schedule including...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is actively seeking an Anesthesiologist Physician for a 40-day assignment in Florida, beginning Jun 8, 2026. This role offers 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, covering a diverse caseload that includes trauma, pediatric, and cardiac cases, along with general surgical procedures such as bariatric, ENT, GYN, and urology cases. The Physician will also...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Florida, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This role involves 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts within a Trauma and Pediatric Trauma Center. The Anesthetist will manage a diverse range of cases, including bariatric, ENT, IR, GYN, and pediatric patients, with a strong preference for experience...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client in North Carolina is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment starting Jun 18, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care as a sole provider, handling a high volume of adult and pediatric patients from 6 months of age and up, and performing minor procedures such as incision and drainage (I&D)...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jun 18, 2026. This role involves seeing and treating urgent care patients of all ages as a sole provider, performing various minor procedures. The ideal candidate will be experienced in high-volume patient care and comfortable with independent practice.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in Missouri, starting Jun 8, 2026. This vital role involves 7p-7a shifts where you will round with physicians, manage an assigned patient panel, handle emergency room consults, and document progress notes. A significant part of the role includes caring for patients...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentist to embark on a 6-day assignment starting Aug 24, 2026. This role involves Monday through Wednesday coverage, with daily hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Pediatric Dentist will manage a variety of cases, focusing on hygiene in the mornings and comprehensive exams in the afternoons, alongside...
Location:MO
Specialty:Pediatric 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.
