Locum Tenens NP – Primary/Emergency Care | Beautiful Village in Remote SE AK | Summer, Fall, Winter!
Job at a glance
Job description
Are you ready for an adventure in Alaska? This Locum Tenens opportunity offers Nurse Practitioners the chance to immerse themselves in a small village in remote Southeast Alaska. Surrounded by mountains, sparkling waters, and many opportunities for fishing and exploring, this is the perfect setting for those who love the great outdoors. Not only will you make a tangible difference practicing medicine here, but you’ll also have the chance to travel to nearby villages, islands, and larger towns on your days off to see all that Southeast Alaska has to offer. This assignment spans the summer, fall, and winter months – choose the season (or seasons!) that you’d like to experience! Ready to combine purpose with adventure in Alaska?
Location: Southeast Alaskan Village
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: July 29th, 2025 – December 31st, 2025 (option to take all or part of this assignment!)
Compensation: Hourly Rate, Overtime, On-Call, and Call-Back pay!
Key Job Details:
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; rotating call
- Compensation Breakdown:
- $95.00 hourly rate
- $142.50 hourly overtime rate
- $142.50 hourly call-back rate
- $225.00 per on-call shift
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume, Clinic: Averages 8 patients per day
- On-Call Details: Averages 0-2 patients per call shift
- Staffing Mix: 3 additional medical providers, 1 behavioral health provider, 1 dental hygienist, 1 medical assistant, 2 additional support staff
Position Requirements:
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
- Active BLS & ACLS
- ATLS preferred, but not required
- Active DEA registration
- COVID vaccination
- 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.
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