Locum Tenens NP – Urgent/Emergency Care + Call| SE Alaska | $1,300+ a day
Job at a glance
Job description
Experience the breathtaking wilderness of southeast Alaska while providing essential urgent care and emergency medicine services. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional work-life balance with a one-day-on, one-day-off schedule that allows you to fully explore the stunning natural beauty surrounding you. Take call in a close-knit community where your medical expertise makes a real difference in people’s lives. Immerse yourself in Alaska’s pristine landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor adventures during your time off between shifts.
Location: Southeast Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: October 1, 2025-December 31, 2025,
Compensation Breakdown: Hourly Rate, Overtime, On-Call and Call-Back pay!
Option to bring a family member along with you!
Key Job Details:
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Schedule: 12-hour shifts with call; 1 day on 1 day off.
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Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm;
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Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 4:00pm;
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Compensation Breakdown:
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$95.00 hourly rate
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$142.50 hourly overtime rate
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$142.50 hourly call-back rate
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$225.00 per on-call shift
Responsibilities:
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Patient Volume: Clinic: 16 per day on average, mix of UC/EM
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On-Call Details: On-call for emergencies, shared on-call
Position Requirements:
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
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Active BLS & ACLS & PALS
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ATLS preferred, but not required
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Active DEA registration
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Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
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Direct experience with medevac and patient care stabilization including intubations, chest tubes, and complicated airways; must have strong suturing skills
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Must be culturally sensitive and willing to embrace the native community and their culture
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Alaska bush experience highly preferred
Additional Details:
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Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided at no cost to you
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Travel & Housing: Provided at no cost to you
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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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