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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!
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.
Our client in TN is seeking a dedicated CRNA for a 12-day assignment, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This role operates under a CRNA Only Model, primarily focusing on EGD and Colonoscopy cases, typically handling 10 to 15 per room daily. Scheduled hours are 7AM to 3PM, with arrival expected between 6:30-6:45AM.Responsibilities and DutiesOperate within a CRNA...
Location:PA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Interventional Radiologist for a 60-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Jul 1, 2026. The Physician will perform a comprehensive range of image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, with duties encompassing biopsies, drainage procedures, vascular access, and oncology-related...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in NE is seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. The role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:30am to 3pm, plus call, where you will manage a variety of cases including orthopedics, endoscopy, and urology, with a strong focus on regionals and blocks, and the ability to work independently.Responsibilities...
Location:NE
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 15-day assignment in Pennsylvania, commencing Apr 15, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment and treatment within a busy emergency department, with various shift hours to ensure continuous coverage. Join our client and provide critical care in a dynamic setting, handling a wide...
Location:PA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Florida, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves providing essential care within an emergency medicine setting, with shift hours to be determined. The physician will be responsible for handling a diverse range of emergency cases to support our client's...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiologist for a 90-day assignment in Louisiana, commencing Apr 2, 2026. This Physician will provide essential coverage, working a 12pm-8pm CST schedule, primarily focusing on STAT/URGENT ED and Inpatient exams, including strokes and trauma cases.Responsibilities and DutiesMinimum required RVU per shift: 32Annual volume: 10,752Emergency...
Location:LA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively recruiting an experienced Radiologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, commencing Mar 23, 2026. This position offers 8-hour shifts focused on emergency room and general readings, transitioning to solo coverage after 5 pm. The role encompasses a variety of cases, including urgent stat reads with specific turnaround...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Anesthetist for a 120-day assignment in Michigan, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves floating between three locations to provide comprehensive anesthesia services, encompassing a wide range of surgical procedures such as scopes, bread and butter, laparoscopic abdominal procedures, ophthalmology, podiatry, orthopedics, vascular,...
Location:MI
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our client for a 36-day assignment in Florida, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves managing daily shifts from 7a-7p and 7p-7a, providing comprehensive emergency medical care to patients in a dynamic environment.Additional InformationBoard Certification in Emergency Medicine required.EMR:...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Florida is actively seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to join their team for a 36-day assignment, commencing May 11, 2026. This vital role focuses on delivering high-quality emergency medicine services, with the exact shift hours and schedule to be determined as part of this dynamic opportunity.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
