Embark on a truly unique adventure while practicing medicine in Alaska's remote Southwestern villages while earning excellent compensation! We are seeking highly skilled Nurse Practitioners to provider essential primary and emergency care, all while navigating the challenges and rewards of this distinctive location. This opportunity is perfect for providers who are adaptable, resourceful, and confident in their abilities. You'll be immersed in Alaska Native culture all while making a difference, growing professionally, and experiencing the thrill of Alaska. Are you ready for a career adventure like no other?
Location: Rural Southwest Alaska
Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
Date Range: January 2026 and Ongoing
Compensation: Daily Rate + On-Call Pay potential to make $1175.00 per day, ($35,250 per month)!
Key Job Details:
- Assignments:
- Specific rotation dates are flexible work around your personal life!
- 3-4 week-long rotations are preferred
- Schedule: Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
- Compensation Breakdown:
- $900.00 daily rate (earned every day on assignment)
- $275.00 daily on-call rate (earned every day when on-call)
- $1350.00 holiday daily rate (limited holidays apply)
- 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure), paid at the daily rate
- Access to training and educational resources
Responsibilities:
- Patient volume: Averages 8-12 per day
- On-Call Details:
- Frequency depends on the specific village assignment, some on-call duties may be shared
- Some villages have APPs and Health Aides to assist with call
- A Physician is always available via telemedicine if APPs need a consultation
Requirements:
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with the State of Alaska
- Active BLS, ACLS, & PALS
- ATLS preferred
- Active DEA registration
- 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
- OB & Peds experience preferred
- Experience working in remote Alaska is 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
