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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Our client is seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 44-day assignment in California, commencing Jul 25, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts covering high and low risk deliveries, c-sections, ultrasounds, various gynecological surgeries and procedures including IUD insertions, cystoscopies, colposcopies, and cryosurgeries,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Cardiologist Physician for an 80-day assignment with our client in Oregon, starting Aug 31, 2026. This role involves a mix of 80% outpatient duties and 20% inpatient responsibilities focusing on call, with flexible shift options including 8-hour and 24-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will be adept at performing a variety of cardiac...
Location:OR
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for an impactful 84-day assignment with our client in NC, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care through 7a-7p shifts, focusing on trauma cases, admissions, discharges, consultations, and offering the opportunity for OR first assist duties if desired.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment with our client in North Carolina. This exciting role begins on Sep 7, 2026, and primarily involves night shifts from 7p-7a. You will manage patient admissions, discharges, and consultations, with the opportunity for OR first assist if desired, contributing to...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client is actively seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 7a-7p shifts, focusing on trauma, managing admissions and discharges, performing consultations, and offering OR first assist duties if desired.Responsibilities and DutiesHandle trauma casesManage...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 7p-7a, primarily focusing on admissions, discharges, consultations, and offering the opportunity for OR first assist.Responsibilities and DutiesAdmissions/DischargesConsultationsOR...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 90-day assignment in Missouri, commencing on Jun 22, 2026. This role involves performing a range of procedures including suturing, wound care, I&Ds, splinting, X-Ray and ECG over-reads, and IV placement. The schedule will include a mix of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts at state-of-the-art centers.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Women and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner for our client in California, for a 60-day assignment commencing Apr 27, 2026. This role features a consistent Monday through Friday, 5-8s schedule, focusing on critical patient care including pregnancy consultations, birth control insertions, vaginal health, and comprehensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Oregon is seeking a dedicated Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for an impactful 72-day assignment, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This vital role focuses on the seamless transition and maintenance of babies, managing patients directly from the emergency room, with no rounding required. The position offers flexible shifts, including 10a-10p or 8p-8a...
Location:OR
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for our client in California, beginning Jun 19, 2026. This 120-day assignment requires you to manage a diverse patient population, including both pediatric and adult cases, averaging 18 encounters per shift within a Monday-Friday 8-5 schedule. Key responsibilities involve timely chart closure within...
Location:CA
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.