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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 an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This Laborist position begins on Mar 1, 2026, and features 12-hour in-house shifts with a minimum of two shifts per month. The role focuses on inpatient OB Triage and labor and delivery management, with no in-office clinic responsibilities.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:IN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity begins on Feb 16, 2026, has a 154-day duration, and features a 7p-7a, 7 on 7 off schedule. Join our client in providing high-quality inpatient care and surgical consults for a diverse patient population.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania beginning Mar 16, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 7am to 5pm, and focuses on providing comprehensive general dentistry care. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience and hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) and...
Location:PA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity begins on Feb 16, 2026, with a 154-day contract and follows a 7 on 7 off overnight schedule from 7p to 7a. The provider will join a team focused on daily inpatient rounding, consults, and patient discharges.Job...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a board-certified Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens assignment in Tennessee. This inpatient-only opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, with a 60-day contract and a 24-hour call schedule running from 7:00 am to 7:00 am the following day. The role involves rounding on patients each morning, prioritizing critical cases, and performing procedures...
Location:TN
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist for a locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This full-time opportunity begins on May 4, 2026, and spans 182 days, featuring 24-hour call coverage with weekend cath lab responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have recent interventional cardiology experience and hold active Wisconsin licensure.Job...
Location:WI
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Feb 23, 2026. This role features a full-time weekday schedule and involves providing primary care for all ages, including employee health and onsite urgent care cases.Job DetailsLocation: VirginiaStart Date: Feb 23, 2026LOA: 60 daysProvider...
Location:VA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician for a 60-day locum tenens outpatient assignment in Maryland, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, with no call or weekend responsibilities, and requires licensure and credentialing in both Maryland and Delaware.Job DetailsLocation: MarylandStart Date: Mar 23,...
Location:MD
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-eligible Psychiatrist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday day shift schedule from 8am to 5pm, focusing on adult inpatient psychiatric care including comprehensive evaluations, daily follow-ups, and discharge planning.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Pediatrician for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 23, 2026, for 100 days. This opportunity involves providing outpatient pediatric care with day shifts, Monday through Friday, and a 2/3 day split between two locations. The role includes working with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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.