General Surgery Locum Tenens Jobs
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Locum Tenens Jobs for General Surgery Medical Professionals
We work with thousands of healthcare institutions across the country, which encompasses a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional facility types such as regional medical centers, ambulatory surgical centers, community health centers, and more, who are seeking locums specializing in general surgery to fill gaps in coverage for short- and long-term assignment engagements.
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Physician - Otolaryngolist/ENT
We are seeking a skilled Otolaryngologist/ENT Physician for a 32-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma through Barton Associates. The assignment begins on 09/15/2025, with a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The position involves general ENT work in... View This Job
We are seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, specializing in arthroplasty. This opportunity starts on Jan 5, 2026, and includes clinic days and OR blocks. The schedule consists of 3 clinic days and 2 OR blocks each week, with additional call duties... View This Job
We are seeking a Urology Surgeon for a 6-week locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Oct 20, 2025, and involves a weekly schedule of 24-hour out-of-house calls, focusing primarily on general urology cases with no major cancer work. The successful candidate will be responsible for follow-up care... View This Job
We are seeking an Otolaryngology Specialist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position involves a Monday-Friday schedule, 8-5, with a 1:3 call rotation. The successful candidate will work in both clinic and OR settings, handling general ENT cases with a focus on 10%... View This Job
We are seeking a Neurological Surgeon for a 53-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, beginning Sep 19, 2025. This critical role involves 24-hour call shifts, ranging from 3 to 10 days, with responsibilities including rounding on patients and managing emergency neurosurgical cases. The successful candidate will utilize the Meditech EHR... View This Job
We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, beginning Aug 4, 2025. The role involves performing general orthopedic surgeries, particularly hip and knee cases, on an outpatient basis. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with typical shift hours from 7 or 7:30 AM to... View This Job
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We are actively seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 98-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This role starts on Oct 20, 2025, requiring a commitment to a flexible schedule of 12-hour shifts, structured as 7 days on followed by 7 days off. The successful candidate will... View This Job
We are actively seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 98-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This role starts on Oct 20, 2025, requiring a commitment to a flexible schedule of 12-hour shifts, structured as 7 days on followed by 7 days off. The successful candidate will... View This Job
We are seeking a Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner for a 43-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This engaging opportunity starts on Oct 1, 2025, and involves 12-hour night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am, covering 4-7 shifts each month. The role demands first assist experience and will utilize... View This Job
We are seeking a Urology Surgeon for a 6-week locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Oct 20, 2025, and involves a weekly schedule of 24-hour out-of-house calls, focusing primarily on general urology cases with no major cancer work. The successful candidate will be responsible for follow-up care... View This Job
We are seeking a Neurological Surgeon for a 53-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, beginning Sep 19, 2025. This critical role involves 24-hour call shifts, ranging from 3 to 10 days, with responsibilities including rounding on patients and managing emergency neurosurgical cases. The successful candidate will utilize the Meditech EHR... View This Job
We are seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 64-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Oct 13, 2025, and involves a schedule of 4 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, with a 1:6 night and weekend call rotation. The role primarily encompasses responsibilities in... View This Job
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The Surgical Market for Physicians, NPs, CRNAs, and PAs
Locum tenens surgery professionals are stepping in to fill these gaps at healthcare facilities nationwide, and receive the freedom, flexibility, and power to build work schedules that best fit their preferences and needs. While the global surgery market was valued at 14.34 billion in 2021, it is expected to grow at an astounding CAGR rate of 9.3% through 2030, estimated to reach a value of about 31.58 billion in 2030, as reported by Grand View Research (GVR).
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects about 21,400 new job openings per year for professionals specializing in surgery between now and 2031. With the locum tenens market in the US growing at a rapid rate of 27% every year, and 88% of healthcare facilities having utilized locum tenens providers during the past 12 months according to the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the locum tenens job market for physicians, NPs, CRNAs, and PAs specializing in surgery is booming due to an aging and growing US population with increasingly complex health needs.
Salary Insights for Locum Tenens Surgery Professionals
While the top paying industries for medical professionals specializing in surgery are medical and diagnostic laboratories and the offices of physicians, and the states where surgical providers see the highest earning potentials are Illinois, Maine, and Minnesota, Barton Associates works with a broad range of facility types within every state across the nation, giving our locum providers more highly attractive options to choose from regardless of the location or work environment they so prefer!
What Surgery Specialties Does Barton Work With?
Barton Associates Works With a Variety of Surgery Specialists
Anesthesiology
CRNAs
Neurological Surgery
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Plastics/Cosmetic Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Urology Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Hand Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Pediatric ENT Surgery
Pediatric Urology Surgery
Surgical Critical Care
Thoracic Surgery
Locum Tenens Surgical Jobs With Barton Associates
We work with surgery MDs, DOs, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs specializing in general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more at a wide range of of facility types across the country in order to give our locums the opportunity to earn more wherever their travels may take them!
Barton Associates’ surgery recruiters have successfully placed surgery locum tenens medical providers in assignments throughout the nation at clinics & centers, as well as both traditional and non-traditional facility types nationwide including at:
- Level 1 Trauma Centers
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Community Health Centers
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Indian Health Centers
- Corporate Clinics
- Long-Term Acute Care Centers
- Cosmetic Centers
- University Hospitals/Teaching Facilities
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Private Practices
- Tertiary Hospitals
- Specialty Hospitals
- Telemedicine Jobs
Our surgery locum physicians, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs enjoy both income and job stability matched with having their pick out of an overflowing abundance of job openings across the country. Barton’s Account Executives work hard to bring you fresh, new locum surgery job opportunities every day, peruse some of our open locum surgery jobs below now!
Our openings change daily, so stay in close touch with your Barton recruiter to hear the newest updates. New to Barton and ready to become a surgical locum? Fill out the form to chat with one of our experienced recruiters to get started!
Are you in need of surgery coverage at your facility? Learn more about staffing with locums now or fill out the form on this page after selecting “Looking to Staff”.
Get In Touch Today
Barton Associates works with a broad range of healthcare facilities and organizations spanning across the country who are seeking talented locum tenens medical providers like yourself to fill gaps in coverage on locum tenens assignments with the most competitive pay.
Our skilled Account Executives establish strong connections with thousands of healthcare institutions nationwide so that our locum tenens professionals can have the power and flexibility to choose jobs which best fit their needs, preferences, and schedules from an overflowing pool of attractive opportunities.
The Barton team works hard to bring you fresh, new locum job opportunities every day, and we’re thrilled for the opportunity to help you find your dream assignment. Get in touch with us today to jumpstart your locum career with one of our experienced recruiters!
Testimonials


Dana H. — My recruiter has been great about keeping in touch with me when it comes to new opportunities. He has been very helpful with the credentialing aspects of being a new nurse practitioner as have all the other people in the credentialing office! They really listen to me and work to get the times/dates/locations I want!
J.R. — My experience with Barton Associates had been nothing more than amazing. Staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. I am so impressed by this company. Never experienced a single problem.
L. Dell — I have been very satisfied with Barton Associates over the last months. They are professional, address issues promptly and try to match me where I feel comfortable and respected.
Lance B. — Great to work with, takes care of everything I don't want to deal with, but lets me do the parts I do want to handle. I love the weekly paycheck, very hard to beat that. Thanks Barton for everything.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What types of providers can be locums?
A: Barton Associates works with NPs, PAs, physicians, dentists, and CRNAs!
Q: Who uses locum tenens providers?
A: Companies and other healthcare facilities beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics have healthcare staffing openings. The Barton Associates team works with a variety of clients looking to fill temporary roles throughout the country, including but not limited to hospitals, private practices, and urgent care. Learn more about who Barton Associates works with!
Q: What is the main benefit of working with a healthcare staffing agency?
A: Working with an agency makes the process simple. We handle all of the paperwork and other heavy lifting to improve the overall experience for both our providers and clients. All our providers can clients need to do is let us know what they are looking for!