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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Our client is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 30-day assignment in California, starting Jun 17, 2026. This role involves managing a range of duties including vaginal and C-section deliveries, d&c procedures, high-risk deliveries, Nexplanon insertions, and IUD placements, with clinic hours from 8 AM to 4 PM and 24-hour call.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in South Dakota is actively seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day assignment starting Apr 12, 2026. This role involves 24hr shifts where you will be the sole provider, responsible for rounding on patients in the ED and stabilizing them for transfer, along with managing cases requiring wound repair and intubations.Responsibilities...
Location:SD
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 7-day assignment in South Dakota, starting Apr 12, 2026. This role involves providing sole coverage during 24-hour shifts, focusing on rounding on emergency department patients and stabilizing them for transfer.Responsibilities and DutiesServe as the sole provider in the Emergency DepartmentPerform...
Location:SD
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 28-day assignment with our client in NY, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive ICU coverage, including C lines, intubation, admissions, and vent management, across both day and night shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesManage unassigned admissions and provide comprehensive...
Location:NY
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Obstetrician/Gynecologist Physician to join our client's team in North Carolina for a 4-day assignment starting Jun 11, 2026. This role involves 24-hour out-of-house call shifts from 8 AM to 8 AM, focusing on 100% inpatient clinical care, including vaginal and cesarean deliveries within a hospital setting.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in New York is seeking a Pediatrician for a 4-day assignment starting Apr 24, 2026. This role involves 9a-5p shifts, focusing on comprehensive pediatric care including well visits, cold, cough, flu, immunizations, physicals, urgent/sick visits, and potentially care for newborns recently discharged from the hospital.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - FL
Our client in Florida is actively seeking a highly skilled Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment, with a start date of May 15, 2026. This position primarily involves performing general dentistry duties. The successful candidate will work a consistent weekday schedule, typically from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and from...
Location:FL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a dedicated Psychologist for a 52-day assignment in Arizona, starting Mar 16, 2026. This full-time role involves daily shifts from 6:30a to 4:00p. The selected professional will maintain overall clinical responsibility for mental health programs, oversee screenings and evaluations, perform patient visits including sick call and chronic...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Psychology
Provider Type:Psychologist
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Our client in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Obstetrician/Gynecologist Physician for a 100-day assignment, commencing Mar 9, 2026. This vital role focuses on providing comprehensive clinic care, managing scheduled gynecology surgeries, performing daytime deliveries, and participating in weekday call.Responsibilities and DutiesSee regular Obstetrician/Gynecology...
Location:IL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Otolaryngology/ENT Surgeon for a 120-day assignment with our client in West Virginia, starting May 4, 2026. This Physician role involves clinic work, 1-2 OR days, and night call from Monday to Friday, handling a variety of ENT cases, including those from a Level 3 Trauma setting, with daily shifts from 8a-5p.Responsibilities...
Location:WV
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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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.