Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Alaska
LocumJobsOnline, Alaska, United States
About The Position
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Practice for a 101-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska, starting Apr 14, 2026. This role involves clinic-based care with day shifts Monday through Friday, plus on-call coverage during weeknights and weekends. The assignment may require working in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak seasons while handling general family medicine cases.
Job Details
- Location : Alaska
- Start Date: Apr 14, 2026
- LOA : 101 days
- Provider Type Needed : Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM in clinic; on-call coverage after clinic hours and on weekends
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess and manage patients in a clinic setting
- Adapt to variable patient volumes, particularly during busy seasonal periods
- Serve as sole provider or demonstrate comfort working independently
- Participate in on-call coverage as required
Additional Information
- Alaska state license required
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and DEA registration required
- Experience as a sole provider or ability to work independently strongly preferred
- Orientation required for providers new to the client (typically 3 days)
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR system
Benefits
- 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.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
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Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal - to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.