05913B – 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) or Physician Assistants (PAs) 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 Physician Assistant (PA) or 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:

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