As of 8/3/26, here are a few of the current highest-paying Surgical Locum Tenens jobs in the U.S. Choose from these 8 exclusive contracts paying up to $144 per hour, or search all jobs below, or apply now to be matched with a recruiter for more personalized service.
AMN Healthcare currently offers an array of locum tenens opportunities for Surgical Physical Assistants across the United States. With 10 positions available nationwide, temporary contracts provide physicians with the flexibility to work in various settings and locations. Whether you’re looking for a locum assignment in a bustling metropolitan area or a smaller community, AMN Healthcare connects Surgical Physical Assistants with rewarding positions tailored to their career goals. Locum jobs are a perfect fit for physicians seeking part-time or travel jobs that allow them to gain experience in different clinical environments.
AMN Healthcare understands that Surgical Physical Assistants have diverse career paths, and the available locums positions in the U.S. reflect that. These positions span different facility types, allowing physicians with varying professional backgrounds to find a role that matches their expertise. This range of options ensures that regardless of where you are in your career, there is a locum tenens position that fits your qualifications.
Surgical Physical Assistants taking on locum tenens assignments can expect competitive compensation. Based on recent historical job data, the hourly pay rates for the available jobs range between $13 and $152 with an average hourly pay of $106 per hour. This flexible pay scale reflects the diverse nature of locum jobs from AMN Healthcare, factoring in location, facility type, and physician experience. Based on the 10 available Surgical travel job listings as of 8/3/26, the current pay range is between $82 and $144 per hour, and $110 per hour on average.
One of the advantages of working with AMN Healthcare is the flexibility offered by locum tenens contracts. Surgical Physical Assistants can choose from locum assignments with start dates that suit their availability. As of 8/3/26, AMN Healthcare has locum positions with a variety of start dates including 08/17/26 (10 jobs), allowing physicians to plan their schedules around their personal and professional commitments. This flexibility is particularly valuable for doctors looking to balance their clinical work with other interests.
The locum tenens Surgical jobs available through AMN Healthcare are offered in a wide variety of healthcare settings. Over the past year, facilities such as Short Term Acute Care Hospital (22 jobs), Hospital (3 jobs), Imaging Center (2 jobs), and Clinic (2 jobs) have posted openings for Surgical Physical Assistants seeking temporary assignments. These diverse settings give physicians the opportunity to work in different clinical environments, gain valuable experience, and contribute to patient care in various communities across the United States. Whether you prefer the fast-paced atmosphere of a hospital or the academic focus of a university, AMN Healthcare offers locum opportunities to match your preferences.
AMN Healthcare currently has 10 Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.
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