Locum Tenens NP – Emergency Care | Stunning SE Alaska | Short Assignments, Excellent Facility!
5092J – We're looking for highly skilled Nurse Practitioners for a Locum Tenens opportunity in a historic town nestled in Southeast Alaska. In this stunning location, the mountains meet the sea, and natural beauty surrounds you at every turn. This role is primarily Emergency Room focused with some Inpatient shifts, at a well-equipped medical center with a broad range of specialties. Candidates must have solid experience in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, and must thrive in a fast-paced environment. When you're off shift, enjoy the beautiful scenery and rich culture that this lovely town has to offer. Are you ready to take your skills somewhere extraordinary?
Location: Southeast Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: Many shifts available July through September 2025 – contact us for more information!
Compensation: Hourly Rate + Overtime
Option to bring a family member along with you!
Key Job Details:
- Assignments: Various assignment lengths available
- Schedule:
- ER shifts: 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Inpatient shifts: 7:00am to 7:00pm
- Night shifts: 7:00pm to 7:00am
- ER Back-Up shifts: 8 hours per day and dependent on tourism
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume, ER: Averages 120 patients per day
- Patient Volume, Inpatient: Up to 25 patients per day
- Staffing Mix: MDs, APPs, RNs
- Patients are often Medevac'd in and out
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
- Active ACLS, PALS & ATLS
- Active DEA registration
- COVID vaccination with booster
- 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 move 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.
