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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 seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for our client in Indiana, starting Jun 1, 2026. This 60-day assignment involves a Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM schedule, with night call from 4 PM to 7 AM. The role primarily focuses on OR first assist duties, including vein harvesting, alongside comprehensive patient care, rounding,...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Anesthesiologist for a 120-day assignment in Maryland, starting May 4, 2026. The Physician will provide weekly FTE coverage, working 4 10-hour shifts from 7am to 5pm, covering a broad range of cases including general surgery, urology, orthopedics, OB, and some EP, with a mix of supervision and individual case management.Responsibilities...
Location:MD
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Indiana, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 7a-4p, including night call, with primary responsibilities in the operating room as first assist. You will manage patient rounding, conduct pre-op physical exams, order tests,...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in SC is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician for a 140-day assignment starting May 4, 2026. This role involves working 8a-5p shifts, seeing 10–12 patients daily, including consults, within a new unit, and covering general adolescent inpatient units while assisting with emergency room consults.Responsibilities and DutiesSee...
Location:SC
Specialty:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Oregon is actively seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist Physician for a 120-day assignment, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This dynamic role requires coverage for 7 operating rooms, endoscopy, a cath lab, and a nearby ambulatory surgery center. The schedule involves 10-hour shifts along with 24-hour call, providing comprehensive anesthesia services...
Location:OR
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in Michigan, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This role involves high-volume patient care within a brand new cancer center, focusing on both hematology and medical oncology. The Physician will maintain a consistent Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, managing a variety...
Location:MI
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Urologist for our client in New York, embarking on a 60-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This role features a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule with opportunities for call, and involves primarily outpatient care along with essential inpatient consults, various procedures, and post-operative rounding.Responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Rheumatologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting May 18, 2026. Our client is looking for a Physician to provide comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases on a full-time, flexible schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care for patients...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Rheumatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day assignment in Vermont, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves providing employer-based health services, focusing on primary and acute care for employees and their spouses, with a Monday-Thursday, 7:30a-4:30p schedule. The successful candidate will contribute to a wellness-focused...
Location:VT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Cardio Electrophysiology Physician for a 60-day assignment beginning May 25, 2026. This role involves flexible shifts from 7:00 to 18:00, with a primary focus on inpatient implantable cardiac devices and ablative therapies. The Physician will also perform additional procedures such as Implantable Loop Recorders...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardio Electrophysiology
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.
