Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Alaska? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens NP jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a nurse practitioner in Alaska? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Alaska here.
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in Alaska, starting Dec 7, 2026. The schedule involves Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm shifts. This role requires managing a patient panel, providing primary care, handling urgent care cases including suturing, performing women's health procedures such as pap smears...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 55-day assignment in Alaska, starting Nov 24, 2026. This role involves managing a wide range of family medicine cases, including acute and chronic care, performing minor procedures, and administrative duties for the clinic. The schedule is 8 AM to 4:30 PM with on-call responsibilities....
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 61-day assignment in Alaska, commencing Oct 5, 2026. This vital role supports our client across two distinct clinic locations, with daily shifts typically ranging from 8am to 5pm or 10:30am to 7pm. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse patient...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in Alaska earn an average of $126,170 a year.
Nurse practitioners have full practice authority in Alaska. Full practice means that state law permits all NPs to evaluate, diagnose, order and interpret tests, initiate and manage treatments.
NPs in Alaska are required to maintain certification or complete 30 hours of CE every two years.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.
