Locum Tenens PA or NP – Primary/Urgent Care in NW Alaska | No Call, No Weekends, Competitive Pay

Join a dedicated care team in Northwest Alaska, where your clinical expertise in both primary and urgent care will serve a community in need. This year-long Locum Tenens position follows a one-month-on, one-month-off schedule, with no call and no weekend duties – offering a balance between professional purpose and personal time. Providers should bring strong diagnostic abilities, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to high-qualify practice in a rural setting. In return, you'll receive competitive compensation and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with a grateful community in rural Alaska. Are you ready to make a positive impact? 

Location: Northwest Alaska Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract Date Range: Fall 2025 through Fall 2026 Compensation: Daily Rate

Key Job Details: 

• Assignments: Year-long commitment, rotating 1 month-on, 1 month-off
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; No Weekends!
• Compensation Breakdown: 
  • $935.00 daily rate (earned every day on assignment, Mon-Fri)
  • $1402.50 holiday daily rate (limited holidays apply)
  • 2 paid travel days (1 arrival, 1 departure), paid at the daily rate

Responsibilities: 

• Patient Volume, Clinic: Averages 10 per day
• Staffing Mix: RNs, Case Managers, MDs, access to a wide variety of specialties
• No call!

Position Requirements: 

• Active Alaska State Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Active BLS, ACLS & PALS
• ATLS preferred, but not required
• Active DEA registration
• COVID vaccination with booster
• Excellent Primary and Urgent Care experience and 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 Untied 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.

About Wilderness Medical Staffing

Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) is a team of experienced staffing experts. We provide locum tenens and permanent placements for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. We specialize in placing excellent, compassionate providers in rural clinics, hospitals, and communities across the continental Northwest and Alaska.
You got into medicine to make a difference, to push boundaries, and to live an extraordinary life. A placement through Wilderness Medical Staffing is your opportunity to do just that, while carving a unique path for yourself, personally and professionally.