Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in AK

  • ID: 222500A
  • Updated October 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 222500A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State AK
  • Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
  • Start Date 11/24/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 55-day assignment in Alaska. This critical role requires a provider to manage a diverse patient load encompassing standard family medicine, acute, and chronic care cases. Responsibilities include Monday-Friday clinic hours from 8 AM-4:30 PM with comprehensive Monday-Sunday on-call duties, often serving as the sole provider and overseeing essential clinic administration.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Manage standard family medicine cases
  • Provide acute and chronic care for conditions such as colds, coughs, flu, diabetes, hypertension, and substance abuse
  • Perform procedures including biopsies, toenail removal, and abscess drainage
  • Conduct wound care, laceration repairs, suturing, and splinting
  • Responsible for drawing labs
  • Manage clinic organization and administrative duties
  • Handle incoming calls
  • Serve as the sole provider in the clinic
Additional Information
  • Board Certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
  • Additional Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Setting: Outpatient clinic with out-of-house call
  • Call Schedule: Monday-Sunday, out of house
  • Patient Volume: 3-8 patients per day
  • LOA: 55 Days
  • Staffing Mix: Sole provider, sometimes with an MA
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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