
Wilderness Medical Staffing
Locum Tenens NP – Primary/Urgent Care | Beautiful Southcentral AK | 4/10s, No Call, Great Pay
Near Kenai, AK
Job Highlights
Escape the ordinary and spend six months in one of the most sought-after locations in Southcentral Alaska! This Locum Tenens assignment runs from August 2025 to February 2026 and offers competitive pay, a 4/10s schedule, and no call! This position is based in a correctional facility, offering a unique and rewarding practice setting within a structured environment. On your time off, enjoy the beautiful landscape, world-class fishing, and unique way of life that this location offers. With a balance of professional growth an lifestyle appeal, this role offers more than just a change of scenery. Is this the opportunity you've been looking for?
Key Job Details:
- Location: Southcentral Alaska
- Job Type: 1099 Locum Tenens Contract
- Date Range: 3 month assignment beginning August 4th, 2025 (option to extend)
- Compensation: $100.00/hourly rate
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 4/10s
Responsibilities:
- Patient Volume: Averages 14 per day
- Staffing Mix: Nursing staff on-site
- This is a Primary Care Clinic in a Correctional Facility; Urgent Care as needed for injuries
- No call!
Position Requirements:
- Active Alaska State Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
- Board Certification
- Active BLS
- Active DEA registration
- Solid Primary Care & Urgent Care experience
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.
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.
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Compensation Details
$90-110/hour
Compensation: $100.00/hour
Location Insights
A-
Commute
B+
Access to Parks
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
B
Public Schools
B
Overall
B-
Access to Restaurants
Total Population
7,477
Median Rent
$1,114
Median Home Value
$250,600
Median Income
$77,335
Posted July 18, 2025