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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We are actively seeking a Dentist specializing in Dentistry for a 45-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026, in Iowa. Our client is looking for a professional to provide full scope general dentistry to patients of all ages. The typical daily schedule for this role is from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform full scope general dentistry...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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CRNA - NY
We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for an engaging 104-day assignment in New York, commencing Jun 29, 2026. This role involves administering general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and diagnostic procedures during 7a-7p shifts, with a primary focus on endoscopy cases.Responsibilities and DutiesAdminister...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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Our client in California is actively seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on essential office-based procedures such as biopsies, IUD placement, and Nexplanon insertions, alongside comprehensive routine OB visits and women's wellness...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - WA
Our client in Washington is actively seeking a dedicated Dentist specializing in general dentistry for a focused 58-day assignment. Commencing on Jun 29, 2026, this role offers a structured schedule of M=8a-5p, T-Th=7a-4p, and F=8a-1, with a 15-minute huddle before start times. The successful candidate will deliver essential general dentistry services,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 60-day assignment in Montana, beginning May 18, 2026. This position offers a 7on/7off schedule, with 12-hour weekday shifts and 10-hour weekend shifts, focusing on adult inpatient acute admissions. The role involves managing 12-20 patients daily, addressing acute conditions including civil commitments, general psychiatric...
Location:MT
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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CRNA - MD
We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 240-day assignment with our client in Maryland, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves providing general anesthesia, airway placement, arterial line placement, and advanced airway management techniques in a high acuity inpatient setting. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, offering 10, 12, or...
Location:MD
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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Our client is actively seeking a Psychologist for a 120-day assignment in Montana, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves providing psychological assessments, documentation, and treatment for complex mental health issues. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide psychological assessments and documentation.Treat...
Location:MT
Specialty:Psychology
Provider Type:Psychologist
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts, starting May 18, 2026. This role involves providing family medicine care to patients aged 10 to elderly within an inpatient psychiatric unit, primarily through remote beeper call coverage during intermittent weekends, evenings, and holidays.Responsibilities...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for an impactful 3-day assignment in Pennsylvania, commencing on May 4, 2026. This focused opportunity involves performing general psychiatric evaluations, offering crucial support to patients within a dynamic and supportive clinical setting, ensuring continuity of high-quality mental healthcare.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in Washington, starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts daily, focusing on 20-minute clinic appointments with a diverse patient population, managing both complex chronic and low acuity cases.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct 20-minute clinic appointments,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.