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Offshore Paramedic – Deep Sea Industrial Fishing Vessels

Independent Contract: $300/day + Season Completion Bonus ($2,000)

About the Role

VIKAND is seeking experienced and highly capable Offshore Paramedics to serve as the sole medical provider onboard deep-sea, industrial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea and waters off Alaska. This is a rugged, high-performance role suited for medics who thrive in challenging environments and want a unique, adventurous professional opportunity.

You will live and work onboard for 2-3 months, providing medical care to crew members in an austere, remote setting. While you function as the primary onboard medic, you will have 24/7 telemedicine support from VIKAND's shoreside clinical team.

Contract Details

  • Contract Start: End of January 2026 – arrive in Dutch Harbor for deployment
  • Contract End: Approximately mid-April 2026
  • Job Type: Independent Contractor (2-3 months onboard)
  • Compensation:
  • $300/day (approx. $9,000/month)
  • Season Completion Bonus: $2,000 paid at the end of the season/contract

What You'll Do

  • Act as the primary medical provider onboard a commercial fishing vessel
  • Deliver emergency, trauma, and general medical care in a remote environment
  • Manage medical supplies, documentation, and daily health monitoring
  • Collaborate with shoreside medical support via 24/7 telemedicine
  • Provide proactive wellness, safety, and injury-prevention guidance to crew
  • Work long hours in a physically demanding maritime environment

What We're Looking For

We seek professionals with a can-do, problem-solving mindset who are comfortable working independently in a remote, unpredictable environment. If you're looking for adventure, autonomy, and a unique work experience, this role may be an excellent fit.

Required Certifications & Licenses

  • State-licensed Paramedic (in good standing)
  • National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P)
  • PHTLS or equivalent (ITLS, ATLS, TCCC)
  • ACLS – American Heart Association
  • BLS – American Heart Association

Required Experience

  • Minimum 5 years working as a paramedic
  • Strong trauma care experience
  • Suturing training (experience preferred)
  • Experience in remote, maritime, or industrial/oil & gas settings preferred
  • Prior military medical training strongly valued:
  • Navy Independent Duty Corpsman (NEC 8425)
  • Special Forces Medic (18D)
  • Or similar advanced field medical credentials

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Comfortable living at sea for 2-3 months
  • Independent decision-maker with excellent judgment
  • Adaptable and calm under pressure
  • Team-oriented, hardworking, and reliable
  • Physically able to navigate a demanding offshore environment

Why Work With VIKAND

  • Unique adventure and unmatched professional experience
  • Competitive compensation + bonus
  • 24/7 telemedicine support
  • Opportunity to work in one of the most iconic maritime environments in the world

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $300.00 per day

Application Question(s):

  • Do you currently hold an active, state-issued Paramedic license in good standing?
  • Do you currently hold an active National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification?
  • How many years of experience do you have working as a paramedic?
  • Do you have experience working in remote, offshore, maritime, military, or austere environments?
  • Are you able to work long, variable hours in a physically demanding maritime environment (including rough seas)?
  • Are you able and willing to live onboard a deep-sea fishing vessel for 2-3 months at a time?
  • Are you available to start a 2-3 month contract on Jan 28th, 2026?
  • Do you hold a valid PHTLS certification, or equivalent ITLS, ATLS, or TCCC ?

Work Location: On the road

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