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 seeking a skilled Medical Oncology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in Colorado. This opportunity offers a 60-day assignment starting on 07/07/2025, with a full-time schedule Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive oncology care, including follow-up chemotherapy visits, post-Bone...
Location:CO
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in Colorado. This opportunity offers a 60-day assignment starting on 07/07/2025, with a full-time schedule Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive oncology care, including follow-up chemotherapy visits, post-Bone...
Location:CO
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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A hospital in West Virginia is seeking a skilled Urology Surgeon for a 120-day locum tenens assignment starting on 09/08/2025. This role involves providing 24-hour on-site call coverage for a minimum of 7 consecutive days per month, with ideal shifts ranging from 7-10 days at a time. The urologist will be responsible for managing a full scope of urological...
Location:WV
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens position in Oregon. This opportunity offers a 70-day assignment starting on September 1, 2025, providing 24-hour call coverage for 5 months, with 14 shifts per month. The ideal candidate will be responsible for both OB and GYN care in the Maternity unit and ED, handling approximately 10-20...
Location:OR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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A hospital in Oregon is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Urgent Care for a 48-day locum tenens assignment starting on 07/21/2025. This role involves working 4 10-hour shifts per week in a hybrid setting, combining urgent care and family practice duties. The position requires managing a mix of walk-in primary care and urgent care...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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A hospital in Oregon is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Urgent Care for a 48-day locum tenens assignment starting on 07/21/2025. This role involves working 4 10-hour shifts per week in a hybrid setting, combining urgent care and family practice duties. The position requires managing a mix of walk-in primary care and urgent care...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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A hospital in California is seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist for an 80-day locum tenens assignment starting on 08/01/2025. This role offers night shift coverage from 7 PM to 7 AM, with the physician serving as 3rd backup call (rarely called back in). The position involves providing general pediatric hospitalist coverage across three floors:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - OK
A dental practice in Oklahoma is seeking a skilled General Dentist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment starting on 07/14/2025. The assignment covers specific dates in July: 7/14-7/17, 7/21-7/24, and 7/28-7/29, with a Monday to Thursday schedule from 8am to 5pm. The dentist will be responsible for providing comprehensive dental care, including exams,...
Location:OK
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking skilled Cardiology Critical Care Nurse Practitioners for a locum tenens position in Maryland. This opportunity offers a 188-day assignment starting on August 25, 2025, with coverage needed every day from 7am to 7pm. The ideal candidates will manage patients in the CVICU step-down unit, focusing on post-cardiac and post-vascular surgery...
Location:MD
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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A multi-specialty clinic in Nebraska is seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment starting on 07/21/2025. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position involves providing comprehensive family medicine care, including managing acute and chronic conditions such as colds, flu,...
Location:NE
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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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.