Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Alaska

Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine
Location: Alaska
Employer: Wilderness Medical Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

06510B - Practice remote medicine in Arctic AK Villages - NPs & PAs can earn up to $9,040.00 per holiday week! This is an amazing opportunity to do work that truly matters and explore a unique part of the world, all while earning excellent compensation. Ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your skills where they’re needed most? 



Location: Northwest Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: Holiday Coverage - flexible dates starting mid-December through mid-January

Compensation: 

• $930.00 daily date (earned every day on assignment)
• $250.00 daily on-call rate (earned every day when on-call)
• $1395.00 holiday daily rate (limited holidays apply)
• 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure), paid at the daily rate

Schedule:

• Clinic Schedule, Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Night and weekend call shared with Community Heath Aide depending on specific village assignment 

Responsibilities:

• Patient Volume, Clinic: Averages 8-9 patients per day
• Patient Volume, Call: Varies, depending on specific village assignment but provider should plan to be on call most nights
• Provider performs on POC testing, draws and spins blood samples, obtains vital signs, dispenses medications from pharmacy, faxes referrals.
• Staffing Mix: Solo Provider assignments, CHAs may be available for support, depending on specific village location

 Position Requirements:

• Active Alaska State Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Board Certification
• Active BLS, ACLS
• ATLS preferred, but not required
• Active DEA registration
• COVID vaccination with booster 
• Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
• Strong primary care and emergency experience
• Previous experience practicing independently in a remote, rural setting
• Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
• Alaska bush experience highly preferred
• Must be culturally sensitive and willing to embrace the native community and their culture

Additional Details:

• Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided at no cost to you
• Travel & Housing: Provided at no cost to you
• Meaningful Work: Serve a deserving community with critical healthcare services

About Us:

At Wilderness Medical Staffing, we understand your desire for a fulfilling career that lets you practice meaningful medicine without burnout. Founded in 2010 by a provider just like you, we believe medicine should be an adventure. As a purpose-driven locum tenens staffing company, we actively connect healthcare professionals to more than 200 rural and remote locations throughout the Northwest United States and Alaska—ensuring you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

How to Apply:

Apply here, learn more by visiting , or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.

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