Locum NP/PA – PC/UC/EM – NW AK – $33k+ in 1 month!
06220B – We’re seeking dedicated Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for ongoing rotational assignments across several remote, underserved villages in Northwest Alaska. Earn $33k+ per month! This is an amazing opportunity to do work that truly matters and explore a new part of the world, all while earning excellent compensation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while experiencing the adventure of lifetime in one of the most unique and remote regions in the country. Ready to bring your skills where they’re needed most?
Location: Northwest Arctic Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: Start as soon as credentialing is complete with ongoing rotations available
Compensation Breakdown: potential to make $1180.00 per day, ($33,000+ per month)!
- $930.00 daily rate (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:
- Specific rotation dates are flexible – work around your personal life!
- Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
- Shared Call
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume, Clinic & Call: Varies between villages, but typically low
- Average Patient Cases: Primary Care, Chronic Disease Management, Pediatrics, Prenatal Care, Behavioral Health triage, Emergency stabilization
- On-Call Details: On-call for emergencies; may share call with another provider and/or health aides
Position Requirements:
- Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
- Active BLS & ACLS
- ATLS, PALS, and/or CALS preferred, but not required
- Active DEA registration
- COVID vaccination required
- 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
- Must be culturally sensitive and willing to embrace the native community and their culture
- Alaska bush experience highly preferred
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.
