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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!
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 highly skilled Neonatologist for a 30-day assignment with our client in California, commencing Sep 1, 2026. This role involves managing complex neonatal cases and providing essential care through day and night shifts, from 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am. The ideal Physician will provide expert medical care for critically ill neonates, performing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in Women and Adolescent Health for an exciting 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role starts Jul 6, 2026, offering a Monday through Friday schedule with five 8-hour shifts. You will provide comprehensive care, including pregnancy consultations, birth control services, vaginal...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner - Women and Adolescent Health for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026, in California. This full-time, Monday through Friday role involves managing pregnancy consultations, birth control, vaginal health, and pre- and post-partum care for a patient population that is predominantly Spanish-speaking, with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. You will provide care during 8-5 shifts, managing typical pediatric cases including cold, cough, flu, diabetes, and hypertension. This role involves working with a patient population where 75% are Spanish speaking, though translators...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026, in California. This role offers daily shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on typical pediatric cases including cold, cough, flu, diabetes, and hypertension. The assignment involves a patient population that is 75% Spanish-speaking, with support...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Louisiana is seeking a skilled Psychiatrist for a 55-day locum tenens assignment, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role focuses on providing essential care to adults experiencing mild depression and anxiety, operating within a structured 72-hour patient wait time designed to ensure a low-risk patient environment.Responsibilities and DutiesInteract...
Location:LA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled Urologist Physician for a 120-day assignment commencing Jun 29, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday clinic schedule, typically from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, complemented by a 1:2 weekend call rotation. The chosen Physician will manage a broad spectrum of urological conditions, performing duties such...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Urology Nurse Practitioner for an impactful 90-day assignment in Washington, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves clinic hours from 0800-1700, Monday through Friday, focusing on vital patient care including yearly refills, diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction, managing kidney stones and male incontinence, performing...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Oklahoma is seeking a Dentist for a 35-day assignment beginning Jul 13, 2026. This role involves general dentistry duties, including seeing general dentistry cases, with a consistent Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general dentistry duties.Manage general dentistry cases.Additional InformationEMR: DentrixShift...
Location:OK
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an Advanced Gastroenterology Physician for our client in Tennessee, commencing Oct 5, 2026, for a 90-day assignment. This opportunity involves a continuous Monday to Monday schedule, where the physician will be experienced in all general GI and ERCP cases and procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesExperienced in all General GI and ERCP...
Location:TN
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
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.
