Island Hospital in Anacortes, Washington is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join a collaborative, well-established emergency department at a 43-bed community hospital. The facility holds a Level III trauma designation and Level II stroke center status, offering a clinically rich environment with genuine breadth of acuity. Anacortes sits on Fidalgo Island in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by water, mountains, and some of the most accessible outdoor recreation in the region — a compelling lifestyle draw for clinicians ready to practice at the top of their scope in a close-knit community setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure (specific figures available upon inquiry)
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Excellent comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and additional coverage)
- Support and professional development resources from a large, nationally recognized emergency medicine organization
- Access to a nationwide network of clinicians for peer communication and clinical collaboration
Practice Highlights
- 43-bed community hospital serving Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes, and Sinclair islands within Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2
- Designated Level III trauma facility with full emergency trauma stabilization capability
- Certified Level II stroke center with established stroke response protocols
- Epic EMR system in use across the department
- Collaborative, stable emergency department team with low turnover and an established group dynamic
- Broad on-campus service lines including cardiac care, cancer care, a birth center, a pain clinic, and a hyperbaric wound care center
- Hospital employs more than 750 staff members and supports five family care clinics and six specialty clinics, providing robust consultative backup
- Publicly governed hospital district with elected commissioners overseeing facility upgrades and community service enhancement — a stable, mission-driven institution
- Opportunity for meaningful, visible impact on patient care within a defined island community catchment
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with emergency medicine training or equivalent clinical experience
- Board certification or eligibility appropriate to credential (NCCPA for PAs; ANCC or AANP for NPs)
- Active Washington State license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a Level III trauma and Level II stroke center community emergency department
About the Community
Anacortes occupies the northwestern tip of Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, Washington — a gateway to the San Juan Islands and a short drive from both Bellingham and the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The area is defined by saltwater access, old-growth forests, and the Cascade foothills, with hiking, boating, kayaking, and cycling woven into everyday life. Cost of living remains lower than Seattle while quality of life is consistently high, making Anacortes a strong destination for clinicians who want serious outdoor access without sacrificing professional opportunity.