Locum Tenens Jobs
in Tennessee

Locum tenens jobs in Tennessee span a wide range of settings and specialties, from major academic medical centers in Nashville and Memphis to critical access hospitals in rural East Tennessee. The state's growing population, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and persistent provider shortages in rural areas create consistent demand for locum physicians, CRNAs, and nurse practitioners.

Nashville is Tennessee's largest healthcare market, home to HCA Healthcare's headquarters, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and dozens of specialty hospitals and outpatient facilities. The city's rapid growth has created strong demand for locum tenens providers across all specialties, particularly emergency medicine, hospitalist medicine, and surgical specialties.

Rural Tennessee presents some of the most compelling locum tenens opportunities in the state. Critical access hospitals in Appalachian communities, the Mississippi Delta region, and rural Middle Tennessee often struggle to maintain adequate physician coverage, leading to premium pay rates for locum providers willing to serve these underserved communities.

To work locum tenens in Tennessee, physicians need a valid Tennessee medical license from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. CRNAs need a Tennessee RN license and CRNA certification. Nurse practitioners need a Tennessee RN license and NP certification. LocumBNB displays all license requirements for each Tennessee assignment.