Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Emergency Medicine

International SOS Government Medical Services; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS Government Medical Services seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide acute and emergency medical care at a remote Alaskan site, including stabilizing patients for evacuation and guiding clinical practices.

You will oversee medical staff, coordinate evacuations, and help maintain a compliant healthcare operation with 24/7 readiness, supporting clinic services at Eareckson Air Station, AK. Travel, housing, and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted NP license in at least one U.S. state/ DC/PR.
• AANPCB or ANCC certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications with a DEA license.
• Experience in remote or resource-limited emergency care and medical evacuations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute, emergency, and chronic care with evacuation planning.
• Coordinate medical evacuations and mortuary affairs when needed.
• Lead medical staff, ensure infection control and patient safety.
• Oversee clinical policies, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain records and manage equipment, supplies, and reporting.

Skills

Acute care

Emergency care

Remote settings

Telemedicine

Teleradiology

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Nurse Practitioner license

AANPCB or ANCC certification

BLS

ACLS

DEA license

Tools

X-ray interpretation

Teleradiology systems

Job description

• Contract

Company Description

Take your advanced clinical experience beyond the traditional healthcare setting. Provide acute and emergency medical care in a remote Alaskan environment where your clinical judgment, emergency response skills, and leadership help protect the health and safety of personnel working at an isolated site.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.

Job Description

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you'll provide acute and emergency medical care in a remote Alaskan setting, managing chronic conditions, stabilizing patients for medical evacuation, and making clinical decisions with limited onsite resources.

Beyond direct patient care, you'll oversee medical staff, guide clinical practices, coordinate medical evacuations, and help maintain a safe, prepared, and compliant healthcare operation.

Project Site: Eareckson Air Station, AK. Travel, housing, and meals are provided.

Schedule: Clinic hours with required availability for emergency response 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. You must be able to respond within 30 minutes of emergency notification.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver acute, emergency, and chronic medical care, including life-, limb-, and eyesight-sustaining interventions until evacuation is possible.
• Coordinate medical evacuations, including clinical and administrative arrangements, and provide mortuary affairs services when required.
• Lead medical staff and oversee clinical quality, infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Perform and interpret basic X-rays, provide teleradiology services, and collaborate with other medical professionals.
• Maintain medical records, medication security, clinical policies, and required regulatory compliance.
• Oversee clinic readiness, medical equipment, staffing plans, supply inventories, resupply coordination, and operational reporting.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in at least one U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, with authorization to provide healthcare within the applicable scope of practice.
• Current certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current nationally accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, plus a DEA license.
• Expertise in acute and emergency care in remote or resource-limited settings, medical evacuation procedures, telemedicine, teleradiology, and independent performance and interpretation of basic X-rays.
• Ability to work in a remote setting with limited resources, respond to emergencies under stressful conditions, and remain onsite for extended periods.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required. Must obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent Tier 1 investigation if working more than 180 days in a fiscal year.

Preferred

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Experience in military or remote healthcare settings, including prior work supporting government healthcare programs.
• Experience coordinating medical evacuations, managing remote medical logistics and supplies, and familiarity with mortuary affairs procedures.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.