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Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs

Explore Locums Physician Assistant Opportunities with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Physician Assistant professional seeking locums job opportunities? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 21 locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Physician Assistant Jobs Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locum tenens opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Physician Assistant jobs range from $141k per year to $280k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Physician Assistant jobs was $205k per year. As of Feb 01, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs stands at $217k per year.

Stay Informed About Salary Trends for Locums Physician Assistant Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums Physician Assistant jobs, the average annual salary remains steady at $205k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job for a temporary Physician Assistant position in the past year reached $560k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Physician Assistant field.

Flexible Start Dates to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Feb 01, 2026, we offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates, including Feb 15, 2026 (20 jobs) and Jul 15, 2026 (1 job). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse Facilities Hiring Physician Assistant Professionals

Temporary jobs for Physician Assistants span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (192 jobs), Hospital (25 jobs), Clinic (14 jobs), Physician Group (9 jobs), and Urgent Care (5 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Physician Assistant Job

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: Locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

Search Top Paying Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

AMN Healthcare currently has 21 locum tenens Physician Assistant positions available in the United States. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Washington

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Washington.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details & requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: As soon as credentialed – ongoing
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient Setting 
  • 20 patients per day
  • Cases include Assisting with pre- and post-operative patient evaluation and treatment, Operating Room First Assist, Coronary artery bypass and all valve surgeries, Aortic reconstruction and aortic arch reconstruction, Robotic-assisted thoracic surgeries, Endoscopic vein harvest, Open radial artery harvest, minimally invasive valves, DaVinci Robot Thoracic Procedures, and Thoracic and fore-gut procedures.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30 to 60 days 
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
  • Certification Required: Board Certification, Basic Life Support, Drug Enforcement Administration
  • License Required: Washington
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p plus 24-hour call 7-8 days per month
  • Job Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient 
  • 100% adult cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: Up to 90 Days
  • Board Certification is required
  • Must have an active Washington license 
#DOX
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General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$102 to $110
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 4 10-Hour Shifts per day• Practice Setting: Outpatient• Types of Cases: Breast Surgery cases• Credentialing Timeframe: 30-90 days• EMR: Epic• Certifications Required: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS)• Licensure Required: Must have active Washington license
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General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$102 to $110
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 4 10-Hour shifts per week• Practice Setting: Outpatient• Types of Cases: Plastic Surgery cases• Credentialing Timeframe: 30-90 Days• EMR: Epic• Certifications Required: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS)• Licensure Required: Must have active Washington license
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Highest Paying Jobs in New York

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in New York.
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Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$121 to $131
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts plus call• Practice Setting: Inpatient• Types of Cases: Standard Vascular Surgery midlevel cases• Credentialing Timeframe: 1 month• EMR: Epic• Certifications Required: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)• Licensure Required: Must have active New York license#DOX
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Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • February 15, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:·       Schedule: 4 days per week, 8a-6p·       Practice Setting: Inpatient·       Type of cases: Standard Palliative care·       Credentialing timeframe: 2-4 weeks·       Electronic Medical Record: SCM·       Certifications required: Board Certified, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)·       Licensure required: New York
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Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 7a-5p• Practice Setting: Inpatient• Types of Cases: Chest Tube Insertions, Retrieval of Vascular Tissues for Use as a Bypass Conduit, 1st assist• Credentialing Timeframe: 30 Days• EMR: Epic• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required• Licensure Required: Must have active New York license#DOX
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Highest Paying Jobs in Florida

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Florida.
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Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 6:30p-7a
  • Practice setting: Inpatient
  • Types of cases: Supporting Trauma Surgeons with rounding, documentation, and patient coordination to maintain continuity of care.
  • Credentialing timeframe: 0-30 Days
  • Electronic Medical Record: Meditech
  • Certifications required: Florida Drug Enforcement Administration license
  • Licensure required: Active Florida license
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$97 to $105
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: day and nights shifts
  • Job Setting: 282 bed acute care hospital
  • Types of Cases: Emergency cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 45 Days
  • Board Certification required
  • Must have an active Florida license
#DOX
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Highest Paying Jobs in Oklahoma

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Oklahoma.
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Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 7p-7a• Practice Setting: Inpatient• Type of cases and required procedures: Must be comfortable with rapids• Credentialing timeframe: 30-60 Days• EMR: Epic• Licensure required: Must have active Oklahoma license or active compact letter
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Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • February 15, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 7p-7a• Practice Setting: Inpatient• Type of cases and required procedures: Must be comfortable with rapids• Credentialing timeframe: 30-60 Days• EMR: Epic• Licensure required: Must have active Oklahoma license or active compact letter
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Nationwide Statistics on Physician Assistant Locums Travel Jobs

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Physician Assistant locum tenens job. We’ve compiled nationwide information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important stats about types of healthcare facilities in the US offering work so you have the latest at your fingertips.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs

How many locums Physician Assistant jobs are currently available?

As of 2/1/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 21 exclusive travel Physician Assistant job opportunities waiting for you.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs?

The pay rates for the available locums Physician Assistant jobs range from $27k to $560k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Physician Assistant locums positions?

As of 2/1/26, the average annual salary based on 254 locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs is $206k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends for travel Physician Assistant positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs, was $205k per year. The highest-paying position in the past year reached $560k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these Physician Assistant jobs?

Yes, as of 2/1/26, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of 02/15/26 (20 jobs) and 07/15/26 (1 job).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs?

Our locum tenens Physician Assistant opportunities span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (192 jobs), Hospital (25 jobs), Clinic (14 jobs), Physician Group (9 jobs), and Urgent Care (5 jobs).

What locums Physician Assistant jobs are available at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 16 Physician Assistant jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $141k to $280k per year as of 2/1/26.

Are there locums Physician Assistant jobs available at Hospital facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Physician Assistant jobs at Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $198k to $224k per year as of 2/1/26.

What jobs are there for locum tenens Physician Assistant professionals at Clinic facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Physician Assistant jobs at Clinic facilities with pay ranging from $207k to $224k per year as of 2/1/26.

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.