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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.
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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 Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity starts on Dec 1, 2025, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The ideal candidate is bilingual, experienced with CA Medical and ORP paneling, and committed to a 6-month contract with a strong background...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a highly skilled Neurocritical Care Physician for a locum tenens position in Delaware. This 78-day assignment begins 02/01/2026 and requires 13-15 shifts per month, typically split between day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) shifts. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a wide range of neurological emergencies, including acute...
Location:DE
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Dec 1, 2025, and features a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts. The ideal candidate will have experience in rural health, a strong understanding of quality metrics and preventative care, and a...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 4-week locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, starting Dec 24, 2025. This opportunity involves serving as the sole provider and requires experience in general dentistry with proficiency in extractions and dentures. The schedule includes Monday and Tuesday shifts, with adjusted hours on Dec 24 and Dec 31.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:OK
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist licensed in Arizona for a 60-day locum tenens assignment starting Dec 3, 2025. This opportunity involves 24-hour STEMI call coverage (beeper only) and is open to candidates interested in both locum and permanent placement. The role requires advanced certifications and board eligibility in...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Dec 15, 2025. This role offers a four-day workweek, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, with 40-hour shifts. The practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, focusing on both acute and chronic conditions...
Location:VA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Internal Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 78-day opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, and features weekday shifts from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The physician will care for adult patients with chronic diseases, with a daily census of 18-20. Spanish language skills are preferred.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Pediatrician for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This 25-day opportunity offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, covering outpatient pediatrics in a supportive, mission-driven clinic. The assignment is ideal for those passionate about providing care to children and adolescents in...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California beginning Dec 1, 2025. This role covers outpatient pediatrics with a Monday through Friday, 8a-5p schedule. The position is ideal for a professional experienced in pediatric care who can manage fluctuating patient volumes and collaborate in a supportive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This outpatient opportunity offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8a-5p, with a focus on providing pediatric care in a supportive community setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Dec 1, 2025LOA: 25 daysProvider...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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.