Looking for locum tenens jobs?
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.
Our client, a clinic in California, is seeking a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens position starting June 16, 2025. The ideal candidate will deliver full-scope family medicine services, treating a wide range of cases from common colds and IUD insertions to chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. The role...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
NEW
We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a short-term locum tenens position in Oklahoma starting June 26, 2025. This 1-day contract involves working 8am to 5pm while handling dentures, extractions, and other general dentistry procedures. The ideal candidate must also have an active OK state license with BLS and DEA certifications. Apply now!Start Date:...
Location:OK
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a short-term locum tenens position in Texas starting June 9, 2025. This 4-day contract involves working 8am to 5pm shifts. The selected locum will be handling crowns, bridges, fillings, hygiene checks, and other general dentistry procedures. The ideal candidate must also have an active TX state license with BLS...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client, a Virginia-based hospital, is seeking a board-certified locum tenens Interventional Cardiologist to provide ongoing STEMI call coverage starting mid-July with coverage through September 26, 2025. This position involves approximately 7 shifts per month.Location: VirginiaFacility Type: HospitalStart Date: September 26, 2025LOA: 7 shifts/monthShift...
Location:VA
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a short-term locum tenens position in Wisconsin starting June 2, 2025. This 48-day contract involves working from 9am to 5pm from Mondays - Wednesdays. The selected locum will be handling crowns, bridges, dentures, fillings, and other general dentistry procedures. The ideal candidate must also have an active WI...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Experienced Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon needed for a locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in Arkansas. This 21-day assignment, starting 08/01/2025, requires 24-hour call coverage and OR availability from 7 am to 12 pm daily, with 1-2 procedures expected per day. The position involves working 1-2 weeks per month, with flexibility...
Location:AR
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a position starting June 11, 2025, with shifts from 7am to 4pm. As the sole provider and cornerstone of the practice, you will deliver comprehensive dental care, focusing on extractions, denture fittings, and overall oral health management. The ideal candidate must possess an active Indiana dental license, BLS...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client, a hospital located in Iowa, is seeking a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner specializing in Emergency Medicine for a 43-day assignment beginning August 14, 2025. This position offers 12-hour shifts and 24-hour block shifts, perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of...
Location:IA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
NEW
We are seeking a qualified Dentist (DDS) for a short-term locum tenens position starting July 14, 2025. This 3-day contract involves working from 7:30am to 5:30pm, focusing on general dentistry with an emphasis on extractions and dentures. As the sole provider, you'll have a significant impact on patient care. The ideal candidate must have an active...
Location:ND
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled General Dentist for an exciting short-term locum tenens opportunity in Alabama from June 11 to June 20. As the sole provider, you'll have the unique chance to lead and make a significant impact, focusing primarily on extractions and dentures. This role requires an active Alabama DDS license, BLS certification,...
Location:AL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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.