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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 skilled CRNA for a 36-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7a-7p DAY shifts. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of cases including Trauma, Neuro & Spine, Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular & APS, NORA locations, OB/GYN, General,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client in New York is actively seeking an Anesthetist for a 90-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves 7:00 - 19:00 shifts, focusing on OR and Endo procedures, managing ASA 4/5 cases, and potentially bridging to transplant or s/p transplants with ILD, all within a supervised setting.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform OR and Endo...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an experienced Anesthetist for a 72-day assignment with our client in Texas, starting Nov 1, 2026. This role involves medical direction, placing epidurals, and managing a varied case mix primarily focusing on OB and some general surgery. Shifts are scheduled from 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 AM to 7 AM to support comprehensive patient care needs.Responsibilities...
Location:TX
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our client's team in New Hampshire for a 90-day assignment, commencing Oct 23, 2026. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive emergency medical care, with a primary focus on weekend and night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.Responsibilities...
Location:NH
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our client in KY for a dynamic 90-day assignment, commencing Oct 21, 2026. This pivotal role involves actively driving significant operational improvements within the emergency department, with a particular focus on optimizing ED front-end processes and enhancing overall patient throughput....
Location:KY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 30-day assignment starting Oct 21, 2026, in Florida. This role involves managing all emergency room cases during scheduled 12-hour shifts, covering both 7a-7p and 7p-7a rotations.Responsibilities and DutiesManage all emergency room cases for the duration of the assignment.Work designated 12-hour shifts,...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiologist for a 265-day assignment in New York, commencing Oct 5, 2026. The Physician will primarily provide interventional radiology procedures, working a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide a full range of interventional radiology procedures, including but...
Location:NY
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 60-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Sep 25, 2026. This role involves providing patient centered care across a broad range of surgical and procedural areas, including trauma, neuro, cardiac, and OB/GYN cases. The schedule requires 3 days a week, with 12-hour shifts from 6:30a to 6:30p, utilizing skills...
Location:PA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 30-day assignment in Texas, beginning Aug 6, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts within a Trauma Center, where you will manage a diverse patient demographic including trauma, pediatric, and geriatric cases, and perform critical lifesaving procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 90-day assignment starting Nov 1, 2026. This role focuses on delivering general anesthesia, including neurosurgical and complex orthopedic cases, managing ventilation, and handling acute volume/blood pressure issues, with typical shifts running from 7a to 5p.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:NC
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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.
