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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A Dentist specializing in general dentistry is needed for a locum tenens position at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in California. This 40-day assignment begins on 06/30/2025, with a work schedule of 8am-5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing a range of dental procedures including deep cleanings, exams, simple...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 48-day locum tenens assignment at a Dental Clinic in Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general dentistry, comfortable with procedures such as crowns, dentures, composite fillings, and simple extractions. The assignment begins on 06/30/2025, with a Monday to Thursday work schedule from...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Barton Associates is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Maine. This 16-day assignment begins on 08/04/2025, with a Monday to Thursday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The role involves providing anesthesia care for a variety of ambulatory procedures, including endoscopies, colonoscopies,...
Location:ME
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens position at a Dental Clinic in Massachusetts. This 20-day assignment begins on 06/30/2025, and covers specific dates in July. The ideal candidate will work 8am-5pm shifts, specializing in General Dentistry with a focus on extractions and dentures. As the sole provider during these shifts, you will...
Location:MA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Barton Associates is seeking a Pulmonologist for a locum tenens position in Kentucky. This 84-day assignment at a hospital begins on 06/30/2025, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, including weekend rounding and call. The role involves covering a ICU on a two weeks on, two weeks off rotation, managing pulmonary consults and cases. The ideal candidate...
Location:KY
Specialty:Pulmonology
Provider Type:Physician
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A hospital in Maryland is seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 45-day locum tenens assignment starting 09/01/2025. The ideal candidate will work 5-10 night shifts per month, from 7 PM to 7 AM. This role involves providing care for general surgery, GI, and vascular cases, including bread and butter general surgery, limb salvage, and wound...
Location:MD
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens position in California. This 60-day assignment, starting in September, requires coverage for 3-10 shifts per month, ranging from long weekends to 10-day stretches. The role involves rounding from 8:30 AM to 10:30/11:00 AM, followed by 24-hour out-of-house call. The ideal candidate will...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a short-term, 4-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting on Jul 14, 2025. This role requires a commitment to providing general dentistry services from Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate will bring a depth of clinical experience to handle diverse dental cases with a primary focus on delivering...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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A hospital in Maryland is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 45-day locum tenens assignment starting 09/01/2025. The ideal candidate will work 5-10 night shifts per month, from 7 PM to 7 AM. This role involves providing care for general surgery, GI, and vascular cases, including bread and butter general surgery, limb salvage, and...
Location:MD
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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A Multi-Specialty Clinic in California is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment starting 08/11/2025. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, providing comprehensive pediatric care. This role involves managing common childhood illnesses, conducting well-child exams, and potentially addressing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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.