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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 actively seeking a dedicated Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to join our client's team for an engaging 60-day assignment in Oregon, commencing May 18, 2026. This vital locum tenens role requires a professional committed to patient-focused care within an 8a-5p daily schedule. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload...
Location:OR
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a 12-day assignment starting Apr 2, 2026, in New Jersey. This role involves providing backup collaboration via phone as needed, managing on-call responsibilities, with infrequent patient interaction. Our client offers a unique opportunity for a Physician looking to contribute their expertise in a flexible...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Oregon is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 120-day assignment starting May 18, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, focusing on comprehensive general dentistry procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, extractions, hygiene checks, and potentially some root canals, ensuring high-quality patient care.Responsibilities and...
Location:OR
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 7, 2026, in North Carolina. This role involves 24-hour shifts, focusing on triaging 2-3 patients daily and providing consults for pregnant patients admitted to other services, as well as gynecological cases in the Emergency Department.Responsibilities and DutiesBe...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 112-day assignment in Oregon, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a consistent 8a-5p schedule, focusing on comprehensive general dentistry including fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, hygiene checks, and potential denture work, ensuring high-quality patient care.Responsibilities and...
Location:OR
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in California is actively seeking an experienced Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 70-day assignment starting May 11, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive care during weekday shifts from 8a-5p, focusing on general GYN and OB cases, well-woman care, and managing various prenatal and gynecological procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in Kansas, commencing on Jun 22, 2026. This vital role will involve consistent 7am-3pm shifts, providing essential general dentistry services, including molar endodontics, extractions, and potential surgical procedures if comfortable. The successful candidate will contribute to...
Location:KS
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 73-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including restorative work and hygiene checks, with shifts scheduled from 7:30am-5:30pm. Our client offers a dynamic environment where you will contribute to vital dental services, ensuring high-quality patient...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for a 60-day assignment in Delaware, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves seeing patients in the office, with schedule details available for review.Responsibilities and DutiesSeeing patients in the officeProviding care including Crowns, Bridges, Fillings, Extractions, Cleanings, Preventative, and Emergency servicesAdditional...
Location:DE
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Pathologist for a 91-day assignment in New York, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves a schedule from 8a to 5p, with responsibilities encompassing general anatomic pathology, frozen section analysis, and cytology, including grossing specimens and cutting frozen sections.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform surgical pathology...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pathology
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.