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 an experienced General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity starts Feb 1, 2026, with a 35-day assignment length and requires 24-hour in-house shifts, including 4-5 such shifts in February. The position involves emergency general surgery cases with the expectation to continue assignments through August if...
Location:MD
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Cardiology Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This position starts on Jan 26, 2026, with flexible full-time scheduling options, including 7am to 7pm day shifts and choices such as Monday to Friday, 7-on/7-off, or 3-4 days per week. The role focuses on managing a CVICU step...
Location:MD
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiology Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity starts on Jan 26, 2026, and offers flexible scheduling options, including 7am to 7pm shifts with choices such as Monday through Friday, 7on/7off, or 3-4 days per week. The Nurse Practitioner will manage the CVICU step-down...
Location:MD
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, starting Feb 1, 2026. This opportunity is based in a walk-in clinic and involves day shifts Monday through Friday, with shorter weekend and holiday hours. The position requires care for both adult and pediatric patients in a collaborative environment...
Location:WI
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin starting Feb 1, 2026. This role offers a flexible schedule with day shifts Monday through Friday and shorter hours on weekends and holidays. The assignment involves providing care for both adult and pediatric patients in a walk-in clinic setting with...
Location:WI
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Otolaryngologist for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 0730 to 1700, with inpatient and clinic coverage plus call as needed. Candidates must have a clean malpractice and background record and be able to provide the full spectrum of ENT services.Job...
Location:IA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Infectious Disease Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia. This role begins on Dec 22, 2025, and offers a Monday to Friday daytime schedule, with weekend hospital rounds approximately every six weeks and a compensatory day off during rotation call weeks. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing long-term...
Location:GA
Specialty:Infectious Disease
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Radiation Oncologist for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, and spans 120 days, offering a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts. Join our client and provide expert care in radiation oncology within a structured workweek.Job DetailsLocation: IllinoisStart Date: Feb 2,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Hematologist/Oncologist for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and spans 104 days, with day shifts scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will provide specialized care for approximately 15 patients per day in a setting utilizing the Epic...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California. This role starts on Feb 2, 2026, and features weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours of either 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm. The physician will provide primary care services in a community health center, working with a diverse...
Location:CA
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.