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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 Psychiatrist for a 48-week locum tenens assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 27, 2026. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule between Tuesday and Thursday, with 16 hours per week divided between in-person and telehealth visits, including options for alternating weeks on site. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens assignment in Kansas. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and spans 84 days, requiring a minimum of 7 shifts per month including call coverage. The schedule covers day shifts Monday through Friday, with additional call responsibilities during evenings...
Location:KS
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Wisconsin, beginning Mar 9, 2026. This opportunity features an 8am-5pm schedule, Monday through Thursday, focused on providing comprehensive general dentistry services. Proficiency with Dentrix software is required, and candidates must hold a valid...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut, starting Feb 2, 2026. This opportunity features a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:45 AM to 5 PM, with approximately 7-8 night and weekend calls per month. The assignment offers the chance to work with advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures...
Location:CT
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a 28-day locum tenens assignment in Nevada, starting Feb 7, 2026. This opportunity offers flexible 10-12 hour shifts, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the schedule adaptable to the physician's availability. The assignment begins with comprehensive first-day training and involves providing high-quality...
Location:NV
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Doctor for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona starting on Feb 9, 2026. This role offers a focused opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care in a dynamic clinical environment. Physicians with experience in emergency settings are encouraged to apply for this short-term contract.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity starts on Dec 29, 2025, and spans a 2-day coverage, working as the sole provider from 8am to 5pm. Candidates must be proficient in extractions, dentures, and all aspects of general dentistry.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart Date: Dec 29, 2025LOA:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This opportunity starts on Feb 9, 2026, and offers 8- or 12-hour swing shifts, with schedules including 11a–11p and 4p–12a. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medicine and recent relevant experience.Job...
Location:NM
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This opportunity begins on Feb 9, 2026, with a 50-day contract covering 8 or 12-hour swing shifts (11a–11p or 4p–12a). The ideal candidate will have a strong background and recent experience in emergency medicine.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart...
Location:NM
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Allergy and Immunology Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Delaware. This opportunity starts on Feb 16, 2026, with a 120-day contract and offers a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality care in both allergy and immunology, supporting patient needs in a professional...
Location:DE
Specialty:Immunology
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.