Looking for 2 Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioners (NPs) - Rural AK Solo Village Assignments!
Job at a glance
Job description
We’re seeking 2 experienced NPs for remote solo-assignments in idyllic Southcentral Alaska. Here, you’ll provide primary care, urgent care, and emergency services to small underserved communities who truly value your presence. This unique setting offers full clinical autonomy allowing you to put your skills to the test in a highly rewarding setting. Located right on the waterfront in scenic Southcentral Alaska, this is an experience you won't want to miss. Is this your next adventure in medicine?
Location: Southcentral Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: February 2nd – July 15th, 2026 (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off or 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off – travel home between rotations!)
We’re looking for 2 providers total!
Schedule:
- 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, or 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off (choose your schedule and travel home between rotations!)
- Clinic: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
- On-Call: Every day while on assignment
Compensation:
- Make $11,487.00 in 2 weeks!
- Call-back Pay (minimum 1-hour guarantee for all call-backs)
Responsibilities:
- Patient volume, clinic: Averages 10 patients per day
- Patient volume, emergencies: Averages 1-2 per week
- On-Call Details: Call volumes are typically very light
- Staffing Mix: Solo-Provider assignment, but there may be a Health Aide available for support
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
- Active BLS & ACLS
- ATLS & PALS preferred, but not required
- Active DEA registration
- Significant primary care & emergency experience required; pediatric experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of solo full-spectrum emergency experience
- 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 www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com, or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.
All inquiries are confidential.