We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska, starting on Dec 14, 2025. This role involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, with additional weeknight and weekend on-call duties. The position requires assessing patients in a fast-paced environment, ideal for practitioners comfortable handling varying case loads through different seasons.
Job Details
Location: Alaska
Start Date: Dec 14, 2025
LOA: 7 days
Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM; On Call during weeknights and weekends
Responsibilities and Duties
Assess patient health by interviewing patients; perform physical examinations; obtain, update, and study medical histories.
Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Perform therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Additional Information
Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Must possess Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
Must be licensed in the state of Alaska
Experience: At least 2 years, preferably with experience in being the sole provider
EMR Used: Cerner
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Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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