Locum Tenens PA or NP – Primary & Emergency Care | Southeast Alaska Winter Wonderland
4990J – Are you ready to experience the serenity of a small town in Southeast Alaska? We're seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner looking to practice primary and emergency care in a place that offers breathtaking views and a peaceful holiday season. This stunning location offers plenty of winter activities, from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to sipping hot cocoa by a roaring fire. This assignment is also in the perfect season to chase the Northern Lights that illuminate the sky. Ready for a new adventure in a winter wonderland?
Location: Southeast Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: December 21st, 2025 – January 4th, 2026
Compensation: Daily Rate + On-Call
Key Job Details:
- Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm
- 40-hour work week + shared call
- Compensation Breakdown:
- $825.00 daily rate (earned every day on assignment)
- $250.00 daily on-call rate (earned every day when on-call)
- $1237.50 daily holiday rate (limited holidays apply)
- 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure), paid at the daily rate
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume: Anywhere from 2-20 per day, largely dependent on tourism
- On-Call Details: Shared call, 1-3 nights per week; support staff member available to assist
Position Requirements:
- Active Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
- Active BLS, ACLS & PALS
- ATLS & DOT preferred, but not required
- Active DEA registration
- COVID vaccination
- Minimum 2 years of emergency medicine 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
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.
