Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care in Alaska

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

About the Position

06311J – Embark on a truly unique adventure while practicing medicine in rural Alaska, all while earning great compensation! We are seeking skilled Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to provide essential primary care in this distinctive location. This opportunity is ideal for providers who love working in a rural setting, want to make a difference in a faith-filled community, and are ready to take on the rewards of practicing in remote Alaska. Are you ready for a career adventure like no other?

Location: AK Road System-Southcentral Alaska

Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract

Date Range: September 1st – October 31st, 2026

Job Specialties: Primary Care, Urgent Care

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:30pm or 9:00am-6:30pm
• No holiday
• No call

Compensation:

• $93.00 hourly rate
• 2 paid travel days, paid 8 hours at the regular hourly rate (1 arrival, 1 departure)

Facility Information:

• Practice Setting: Outpatient primary care clinics across 3 locations
• Patient Volume, Clinic: Minimum 12 / Maximum 20 patients per day
• Staffing Mix: Full clinic staff support including nurses, MAs (who serve as scribes for locum providers), radiology, and pharmacy; typically 2 providers on simultaneously

Requirements:

• Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
• AK Medicare and Medicaid enrollment required to start in July
• Active BLS, ACLS, & PALS
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum 2 years of experience; primary care background preferred
• Must be able and willing to see patients of all ages
• Must be comfortable practicing within a Christian faith-based mission context

Additional Details:

• Travel & Housing: Provided at no cost to you, family members may accompany you.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a deserving community with critical healthcare services in a faith-grounded environment
• Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided at no cost to you.

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.

All inquiries are confidential.

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