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 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
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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
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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
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 14-day assignment in Ohio, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 12-hour night call or day rounding shifts, handling routine cardiothoracic cases such as CABG, valves, complex aorta, lobectomy, VATS, and occasional ECMO, alongside vein harvesting.Responsibilities and...
Location:OH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in New York is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning Aug 24, 2026. This role involves a dynamic schedule combining day shifts (7a-3p) with weekday and weekend call coverage. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, encompassing surgical first assist duties...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 14-day assignment in Ohio, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role features 12-hour shifts, encompassing night call or day rounding (7am-5pm or 6pm-6am). Responsibilities involve managing routine cardiothoracic cases such as CABG, valve procedures, complex aorta, lobectomies, and VATS,...
Location:OH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day assignment in Arizona, commencing Jun 29, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive hospitalist care, including 7A-7P shifts focusing on typically 2-4 admits per night, direct admits, transfers, consults, and rounds for a variety of acute medical conditions such as cardiovascular,...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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 dedicated Pediatrician for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in New York, commencing on May 23, 2026. This opportunity involves providing essential patient care during part-time shifts from 9a-12p. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of pediatric cases, including well visits, acute illnesses, immunizations,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatrics
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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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.