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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.
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Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Anesthetist for a rewarding 48-day assignment in New York, starting on Jul 8, 2026. This position involves providing comprehensive anesthesia services during standard 10-hour day shifts, typically from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Anesthetist will be crucial in supporting various surgical and medical procedures,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Anesthetist for a 24-day assignment in New York, beginning Jun 22, 2026. This role involves administering general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and diagnostic procedures, including cases across ENT, Plastics, General, Ortho, IR, Endo, and EP Lab specialties. The schedule primarily consists...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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Our client in New York is actively seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 36-day assignment commencing Jul 15, 2026. This role involves a consistent M-W-F schedule from 7a-3p, focusing on high volume ECT cases with quick turnover and a collaborative 1:1 ratio alongside a faculty Anesthesiologist. We invite qualified professionals to contribute to a dynamic...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a skilled Plastic Surgeon for an impactful 36-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jul 10, 2026. This inpatient-only role requires expertise in reconstructive plastic surgery, including trauma of the upper and lower extremities, hand surgery, and craniofacial trauma, alongside general plastic surgery. The schedule involves 24-hour...
Location:NC
Specialty:Plastic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking an Oncology - Medical Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This vital role involves taking over an established patient panel, addressing a diverse range of cases including lung melanoma, lung lymphoma, and various hematology patients such as those with hemophilia. The schedule is...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is actively seeking a Physician specializing in Medical Oncology for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This rewarding role involves taking over an established patient panel, managing a diverse range of oncology and hematology cases, implementing chemotherapy plans, and ensuring seamless patient communication. The...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Oncology - Medical Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026, in California. The schedule involves Monday through Friday shifts from 8am-5pm with no call or weekends, focusing on managing a diverse panel of oncology and hematology patients, including follow-ups, new consults, and implementing chemotherapy plans...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiologist to join our client's team in California for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 2, 2026. This role involves a mix of M-F clinic hours from 8am-5pm, complemented by weeknight call from 5pm-8am and scheduled weekend 24-hour call. The Physician will manage a general cardiology caseload, including outpatient clinic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for an engaging 12-day assignment in SC. This role, starting May 4, 2026, requires an adept professional to work from 8a - 5p, managing high-volume Medicaid practices. The ideal candidate will be comfortable seeing 10 to 12 operative patients and 20 to 25 hygiene patients daily, providing care to both kids and adults.Responsibilities...
Location:SC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Radiologist for a 63-day assignment in Maryland, starting Jun 27, 2026. This remote weekend and holiday position offers 8-hour shifts, including options from 7a–3p, 8a–4p, or 2p–10p. The Physician will perform general radiology with body imaging, aiming for 80 reads per day, encompassing CT, MRI, ultrasound, and plain...
Location:MD
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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.
