Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Family Practice

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice Location:
Alaska

Employer:

Barton Associates Pay:
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Alaska. We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 114-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska starting Mar 26, 2026. This role features day shifts from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities during scheduled days. Candidates should be experienced as sole providers and comfortable in a fast-paced environment where patient volume may fluctuate with the season.

• Location:
  
  Alaska
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 26, 2026
• LOA: 114 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Family Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
  
  8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday; on call every scheduled day; multiple open dates spanning Feb to Aug 2026

• Assess patients in a dynamic and sometimes fast-paced clinical environment
• Manage patient care independently as the sole provider or collaboratively as needed
• Adapt care delivery based on seasonal patient volume changes

• Active Alaska NP license required
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and DEA certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred, ideally with prior sole provider experience
• Orientation required for those new to the client (typically 3 days)
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

The Locum Tenens Experts Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens staffing company. Our locum tenens experts are here to help with long term support for your practice, short term coverage, or other needs. We provide flexible staffing solutions and support to accelerate credentialing and placements.