Locum Tenens Jobs for Healthcare Providers
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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!
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
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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We are seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Virginia. This opportunity begins on Dec 23, 2025, spans 4 days, and offers day shifts from 7AM to 6PM. The ideal candidate will have board certification in gastroenterology and current ACLS and BLS certifications. Proficiency with Epic EMR is required for this role.Job...
Location:VA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 26, 2026. This full-time opportunity offers day shifts Monday through Friday (7am–5pm) with regular on-call responsibilities, including some weekend coverage. The role involves a mix of operating room and ICU floor duties,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a licensed Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Jan 26, 2026, and spans 120 days, offering day shifts Monday through Friday with regular in-house hours and rotating night and weekend call from home.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 180-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska, starting Feb 16, 2026. This role offers day shifts from 8 AM to 4:30 PM with on-call responsibilities, requiring comfort as a sole provider in a fast-paced environment at certain times of the year.Job DetailsLocation: AlaskaStart Date: Feb 16, 2026LOA:...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a board-certified Neurologist for a locum tenens opportunity in West Virginia. This assignment begins Feb 2, 2026, and spans 60 days, offering an outpatient neurology schedule, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, for two to three weeks each month. The position is ideal for physicians interested in providing dedicated neurological care...
Location:WV
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - CT
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Connecticut. This opportunity begins on Mar 25, 2026, and spans 52 days, with shifts scheduled Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will have experience as a sole provider and be comfortable delivering comprehensive dental care in a dynamic practice...
Location:CT
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity starts Jan 12, 2026, and spans 80 days, offering a Monday through Friday schedule with one Saturday shift per month. The ideal candidate will have at least two years post-residency experience, including hands-on care for newborns, and...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Washington, beginning Jan 12, 2026. This 80-day opportunity features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with one Saturday per month. Candidates must have experience treating newborns and previous community health center experience.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart Date: Jan...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan, beginning Dec 15, 2025, for 46 days. This opportunity involves working Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm. The assignment is ideal for a dental professional with at least one year of experience who is ready to provide quality care in a temporary capacity.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganStart...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Washington. This 80-day opportunity begins Jan 12, 2026, with day shifts Monday through Friday and one Saturday per month. Candidates must have a minimum of two years post-residency experience, particularly with newborns, and prior community health center...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Who We Work With
Locum Tenens Jobs In Hundreds of Provider Types and Specialties
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs
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
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Job FAQs
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Who Works Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Pay More?
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.
How Do I Find Locum Tenens Jobs Near Me?
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.