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 licensed Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Idaho. This opportunity begins on Aug 11, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The professional will manage general urgent care cases, handling approximately 15 patients per day. This position requires proficiency in Athenahealth...
Location:ID
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner needed for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Idaho, starting Aug 11, 2025. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, including a lunch break. The practitioner will handle general urgent care cases, seeing an average of 15 patients per day.Job DetailsLocation: IdahoStart Date: Aug 11, 2025LOA: 90 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:ID
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - WI
We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, beginning on Oct 6, 2025. This role involves managing dentistry cases from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in dentistry and proficiency with Dentrix software. This opportunity offers a focused yet dynamic environment, suitable...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a qualified Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, beginning Jul 3, 2025. This role, requiring proficiency in extractions and dentures, spans 16 days with daily shifts from 8 AM to 4 PM. This position offers a unique opportunity to be the sole provider, delivering essential dental...
Location:OK
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Hawaii. This opportunity starts on Sep 1, 2025, and involves a Monday-Friday schedule with on-call duties 12-15 shifts a month. The Pediatrician will manage a range of responsibilities including inpatient and outpatient care, emphasizing newborn care and routine pediatric procedures.Job...
Location:HI
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a brief 4-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This role begins on Jul 28, 2025, focusing on general dentistry with specific tasks including extractions and dentures. The work schedule is set from Monday to Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM each day. This is an excellent opportunity for dentists looking to expand their...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This role begins on Aug 4, 2025, and entails day shifts from Monday to Friday, focusing on post-operative care in a dynamic surgical environment. The candidate will manage various critical tasks including the removal of pacing wires,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist with expertise in General Dentistry for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Alabama. This opportunity begins on Jul 25, 2025, featuring a day shift from 8 AM to 5 PM. The role entails being the sole provider, focusing on extractions and dentures, ensuring comprehensive dental care to patients. This position demands proficiency...
Location:AL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in New York. This 240-day assignment begins on 07/21/2025, with flexible weekday coverage including 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist, handling a diverse...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on Jul 28, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will manage newborn care and must be comfortable with treatment of newborns, as this is critical for selection.Job DetailsLocation:...
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.