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 in New York is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Cardiologist for a 60-day assignment beginning Jun 8, 2026. This role involves daily rounding and managing 5-9 inpatient CICU cases, performing critical procedures such as intubation, central/arterial lines, ECMO initiation/management, hemodynamic support, and post-op management, typically across...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Oregon is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day assignment beginning Mar 1, 2026. This role involves working shifts from 8am-8pm or 7am-7pm, where you will manage higher acuity cases, operate as the sole provider in an urgent care setting, and perform various in-office procedures. You will also be comfortable floating...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Pediatrician to join our client in New York for a 15-day assignment starting Apr 3, 2026. This role involves a consistent 9a-5p schedule, focusing on comprehensive patient care including well visits, immunizations, and managing acute conditions like colds and flu, along with some urgent/sick visits and potential newborn...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in Oregon, starting Mar 1, 2026. This role involves providing care in an urgent care setting, with a schedule of 8am-8pm or 7am-7pm shifts. The Physician Assistant will be comfortable floating between locations within the region and will manage a variety of cases, including in-office...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Dentist - SC
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a rewarding 138-day assignment in SC, beginning Aug 17, 2026. This role involves mobile dentistry within various school districts, with shifts ranging from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. The Dentist will primarily perform hygiene checks, exams, x-rays, sealants, and fillings, addressing patient needs...
Location:SC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - SC
We are seeking a Dentist for a 138-day assignment in SC, starting Aug 17, 2026. This mobile dentistry role involves shifts from 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM and focuses on providing essential dental care, including hygiene checks, exams, x-rays, sealants, and fillings, to students within various school districts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide mobile dentistry...
Location:SC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 120-day assignment in Washington, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive primary care during 8-hour daily shifts, where you will manage a diverse patient panel through 20-minute clinic appointments, addressing both complex chronic conditions...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 7-day assignment in Alabama, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, working daily shifts from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive general dentistry services.Manage a diverse range of general dentistry cases.Additional...
Location:AL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant to join our client's team in Washington for a 120-day assignment, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This opportunity features 8-hour daily shifts, where you will manage a varied caseload, conducting 20-minute clinic appointments encompassing both complex chronic and low acuity cases,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Vascular/Interventional Radiologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in Texas, commencing May 18, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts with call, focusing on a full spectrum of interventional radiology procedures such as interventional oncology, endovascular procedures, UFE, and PAE, alongside interpreting vascular diagnostic...
Location:TX
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
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.