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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.
We are actively seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 60-day assignment with our client in Maryland. This role is set to begin on Jun 15, 2026, offering a consistent schedule of Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm and Fridays from 8am to 12pm. The Physician will be responsible for a range of critical procedures including colposcopy, IUD...
Location:MD
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Interventional Cardiologist for a 100-day assignment with our client in California, commencing Jun 22, 2026. This role involves a dynamic schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with 24-hour call coverage including weeknights and weekends. The physician will manage a mix of inpatient care, call coverage, outpatient clinic visits,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated General Surgeon Physician for a 50-day assignment with our client in Oregon, commencing Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing essential clinic consults, operating on a schedule that combines 24-hour call coverage with 8-hour shifts. Join a team committed to excellent patient care and make a significant impact in a thriving...
Location:OR
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking an Anesthetist for a 120-day assignment, commencing Jun 29, 2026. This role involves four 10-hour shifts per week with no call, focusing on managing approximately five cases per shift under 1:3 Anesthesiology Physician supervision.Responsibilities and DutiesManage approximately 5 cases per shiftWork under the supervision...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client in Texas is actively seeking a highly skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an engaging 60-day locum tenens assignment, commencing on Jun 1, 2026. This vital role focuses on delivering comprehensive outpatient OB/GYN medical care, encompassing patient examination, diagnosis, treatment, medication prescription, and the essential supervision...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician for a 72-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics. The Physician will manage adult and pediatric ICU cases, handle deliveries, and perform critical procedures, supporting...
Location:CO
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in New York is actively seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 125-day assignment beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive pediatric dental care, including routine exams, fillings, crowns, extractions, and managing emergency walk-ins. Shifts for this opportunity typically run from 9 am to 5 pm or 8 am to 4 pm.Responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client is seeking a skilled Dentist for a dynamic 29-day assignment in New Mexico, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves seeing a high volume of pediatric dental patients, performing a wide range of general and restorative procedures. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM.Responsibilities and...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgeon for a 91-day assignment commencing May 1, 2026. This critical role involves working ongoing 24-hour shifts, providing expert care across a comprehensive range of adult and trauma neurosurgery cases. The successful physician will be instrumental in performing procedures such as tumor...
Location:CO
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiation Oncologist for a 10-day assignment in California, starting Aug 1, 2026. The selected physician will provide comprehensive radiation oncology services, including treatment planning, brachytherapy procedures, external beam therapy, and various specialized radiation techniques, with the schedule to be determined.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
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.
