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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.
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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 Anesthesiologist for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, starting Dec 1, 2026. The schedule involves Monday through Friday shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, complemented by night call from 3:30 PM to 7:00 AM. This role focuses on providing general anesthesia for a variety of cases, including general surgery, GI, and GYN, while...
Location:IL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 1-day assignment in Texas, commencing Sep 27, 2026. This role provides critical access ER coverage at a Trauma Center, involving 12-hour shifts and requiring the performance of all lifesaving procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide critical access ER coverage.Manage cases in a Trauma Center.Perform...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a dynamic 15-day assignment in California, commencing Oct 5, 2026. This locum tenens opportunity requires dedicated professionals to manage 7 AM to 3 PM shifts, primarily focusing on administering anesthesia for a variety of EGDs and colonoscopies.Responsibilities and DutiesAdminister anesthesia...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for our client in California. This 30-day assignment begins Oct 12, 2026, offering a schedule of six 12-hour shifts monthly, with responsibilities spanning 11 AM - 11 PM in POD B and 9 AM - 9 PM for triage in POD C. The role involves managing urgent care cases like belly pain, blood work, prescription...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in California, starting Oct 12, 2026. This role entails working six 12-hour shifts monthly, primarily from 11 AM to 11 PM in POD B. Responsibilities include managing a variety of urgent care cases such as belly pain, blood work, prescription refills, sick visits, and non-risky...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a 7-day assignment starting Nov 3, 2026. This role involves managing anesthesia for a diverse range of cases, including EGDs, colonoscopies, orthopedic, podiatric, otolaryngology, plastics, urology procedures, and healthy pediatric patients, with typical shifts running from 7a to...
Location:MA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Anesthesiologist for a 5-day assignment in Florida, starting Dec 23, 2026. The schedule will be Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 3 PM, focusing on supervision, direction, and a diverse range of cases including GI/Digestive, Eyes/Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, General Surgery, MAC, and Plastics. This role primarily involves anesthesia care...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a highly skilled Anesthesiologist Physician to join our client's team for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This role commences on Nov 30, 2026, with a consistent schedule involving a standard 5-day work week and 8-hour day shifts, typically from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing...
Location:PA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Arkansas is actively seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment commencing Nov 1, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse range of cases including laceration repairs, splinting, diagnostic interpretation, and asthma treatment, requiring availability for flexible shift hours to ensure comprehensive...
Location:AR
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a dynamic 90-day assignment in Arkansas, commencing Nov 1, 2026. This vital role focuses on patient care within an emergency setting, with core responsibilities including laceration repairs, splinting, diagnostic interpretation, and managing conditions such as asthma. The position...
Location:AR
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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.
