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 Board-Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospitalist for a locum tenens opportunity in California. This assignment begins Nov 3, 2025, lasts 15 days, and features 5-6 twenty-four-hour in-house shifts per month, including weekends. The physician will join a collaborative hospital setting focused on high-quality obstetrical care and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Wound Care for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, starting 09/22/2025. This flexible, per-assessment based position involves providing home health care services, primarily focusing on wound care patients. The NP will work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a schedule...
Location:IL
Specialty:Wound Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a General Surgeon for an 8-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska, starting Dec 24, 2025. This opportunity features 24-hour weekend call coverage, including rounding on 3 to 10 patients and handling new consults. Ideal for surgeons with experience in gallbladder, hernia, bowel obstruction, and appendix cases.Job DetailsLocation: NebraskaStart...
Location:NE
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, beginning Oct 9, 2025. This two-day opportunity requires coverage as the sole provider, with shifts on Thursday from 7:30am to 4:30pm and Friday from 7:30am to 12:30pm. The ideal candidate is proficient in extractions and dentures and holds current BLS and DEA certifications.Job...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This opportunity starts on Oct 27, 2025, and spans 48 days, with a flexible schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week from 7:00am to 5:30pm. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in Family Medicine and Urgent Care, be comfortable seeing patients...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Urgent Care for a 3-month locum tenens assignment through Barton Associates. This opportunity is located in California, starting on 12/01/2025. The ideal candidate will work 8-hour evening shifts, 7 days a week, in a hospital setting that combines ER and Urgent Care services (Rapid Care)....
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in New Jersey starting on Oct 9, 2025. This sole provider opportunity runs for 2 days with shifts on Thursday from 7am to 5pm and Friday from 7am to 1pm. The dentist will focus on general dentistry, including extractions and dentures, ensuring quality patient care in a dynamic setting.Job...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Wound Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity starts on Oct 13, 2025, and spans 120 days, offering a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm in an outpatient clinic setting. Recent wound care clinic experience is required for this role, which focuses...
Location:WI
Specialty:Wound Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity starts on Oct 13, 2025, and spans 120 days, offering a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm in an outpatient clinic setting. Recent wound care clinic experience is required for this role, which focuses...
Location:WI
Specialty:Wound Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - WI
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 62-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, starting Sep 8, 2025. This position offers a varied weekday schedule, including early morning and evening shifts. The Dentist will serve as the sole provider, performing general dentistry procedures with a focus on extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: WisconsinStart...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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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.