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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 skilled Physician specializing in Radiation Oncology for a 12-day assignment with our client in Wisconsin. This role is set to begin on Nov 22, 2026, offering an 8-5 schedule. The selected Physician will be responsible for overseeing a radiation clinic, seeing approximately 15 patients per day.Responsibilities and DutiesOversee a radiation...
Location:WI
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Wisconsin is actively seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Nov 16, 2026. The Physician will provide comprehensive general family practice clinic care, managing a diverse patient population with scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM shifts. This engaging opportunity focuses on delivering high-quality...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a 91-day assignment in North Carolina, beginning Dec 26, 2026. This role involves providing critical care within a trauma center's Neuroscience ICU service, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a) to ensure comprehensive 24/7 patient care. You will collaborate closely...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Wisconsin is seeking a Physician specializing in Radiation Oncology for a 20-day assignment starting Dec 7, 2026. This role involves comprehensive radiation therapy, including linear accelerator operations, various treatment planning methods, and patient care, with shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesLinear AcceleratorRapic...
Location:WI
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Georgia is actively seeking a skilled Pathologist for a 29-day assignment commencing Oct 19, 2026. This vital hospital-based role involves consistent 8-hour shifts, where you will primarily focus on interpreting cytology and surgical specimens. The assignment specifically excludes autopsies, bone marrow procedures, and grossing, ensuring...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 91-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Dec 26, 2026. This role involves providing neuroscience ICU service at a trauma center, requiring the ability to perform ICU level care, including procedures like arterial and central line placement, lumbar punctures, and vent management. The schedule...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Alabama is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 10-day assignment starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule, where you will manage 12 patient cases daily, including both production and hygiene. Duties encompass a range of general restorative dentistry procedures such as fillings, crowns, root canals, and extractions,...
Location:AL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 15-day assignment in Florida, starting Sep 11, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage with shifts from 7AM-7AM, focusing on patient callbacks, GYN cases, and managing a high volume of deliveries.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour call coverage.Manage assigned and unassigned patient...
Location:FL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Optometrist for a 70-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026. This full-time role involves a consistent Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing primarily on patient evaluations and comprehensive charting. Join a dynamic team and provide essential eye care services.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform patient...
Location:AL
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Maryland is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 10-day assignment starting Sep 21, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services across a schedule that includes Monday 8 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday 7 AM to 2 PM, Wednesday 7 AM to 2 PM, and Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM. We are looking for a professional committed to delivering...
Location:MD
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.
