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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 dedicated Rheumatologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting May 18, 2026. Our client is looking for a Physician to provide comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases on a full-time, flexible schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care for patients...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Rheumatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day assignment in Vermont, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves providing employer-based health services, focusing on primary and acute care for employees and their spouses, with a Monday-Thursday, 7:30a-4:30p schedule. The successful candidate will contribute to a wellness-focused...
Location:VT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Cardio Electrophysiology Physician for a 60-day assignment beginning May 25, 2026. This role involves flexible shifts from 7:00 to 18:00, with a primary focus on inpatient implantable cardiac devices and ablative therapies. The Physician will also perform additional procedures such as Implantable Loop Recorders...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 3-day assignment starting May 24, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services, including COVID testing, suturing, and splinting, within a busy and dynamic environment with variable shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive urgent...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 3-day assignment in New Jersey, starting May 24, 2026. The incoming provider will manage a high volume of urgent care patients, primarily focusing on COVID testing and treatment, and must be proficient in suturing and splinting. Shifts will vary, and the ability to see all patients presenting until...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 3-day assignment in New Jersey, starting May 24, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services, managing a high volume of patients, primarily for COVID testing, and performing procedures such as suturing and splinting. The schedule varies, requiring flexibility to ensure all patients...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for our client in California, starting Apr 13, 2026, for a 60-day assignment. This full-time role operates Monday-Friday, from 8am to 5pm, and involves providing comprehensive care including routine check-ups, preventive services, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute illnesses.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in CA is seeking a dedicated CRNA with an Anesthesiology specialty for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves covering 8-10 hour shifts, primarily Monday-Friday with occasional weekend shifts, within the main OR across three facilities. The Anesthetist will handle a wide range of cases including spine, neuro, ortho,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client is seeking an experienced Optometrist for a 240-day assignment in Montana, commencing May 18, 2026. This role involves managing a wide range of optometric cases from infant to elder, including urgent issues, traumas, and post-operative care, with appointment lengths ranging from 15-45 minutes. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m....
Location:MT
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in NY is actively seeking a skilled Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting Aug 24, 2026. This vital role involves a combination of surgical first assist in the operating room and surgical floor coverage, managing patient treatment, performing rounds, and handling various surgical procedures during day shifts...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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.
