Locum NP - Primary & Emergency Care - Northwest Arctic AK
Job at a glance
Job description
Make a meaningful impact while experiencing the adventure of lifetime in one of the most unique and remote regions in the country – Northwest Arctic Alaska. We’re seeking dedicated Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for 3-4 week assignments across several remote villages. This is an amazing opportunity to do work that truly matters and explore a new part of the world, all while earning excellent compensation. Ready to bring your skills where they’re needed most?
Location: Northwest Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: May 4th, 2026 and Ongoing
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:
- 3-4-week long assignments (multiple-rotation commitment highly preferred)
- Clinic Schedule, Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Either solo or shared call 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 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 www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com, or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.
All inquiries are confidential