Travel Contract

Travel Pharmacist
Tucson, AZ
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,116/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,116/week

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Description

Travel Pharmacist – Inpatient Hospital | Tucson, AZ

Location: Northwest Houghton Hospital, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (91 Days)
Schedule: 7 Nights On / 7 Nights Off
Shift: Wednesday–Tuesday | 8:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 77 Hours per Pay Period

Requirements

  • Active Arizona Pharmacist License
  • BLS and ACLS required
  • Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient hospital pharmacist experience
  • Sterile compounding experience required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Board Certification or Pharmacy Residency preferred

Responsibilities

  • Verify, prepare, and dispense medications safely and accurately
  • Review medication orders and patient profiles
  • Perform sterile IV admixture and nutrition compounding
  • Collaborate with physicians on medication selection and dosing
  • Educate patients, nurses, and providers on medication therapy
  • Monitor adverse drug reactions and medication safety initiatives
  • Maintain controlled substance accountability and regulatory compliance

Facility Details

  • 44-bed acute care hospital plus Emergency Department
  • EMR: Cerner
  • No call required
  • Holiday coverage required as scheduled
  • Night shift pharmacist works independently

Ideal Candidate: Experienced inpatient hospital pharmacist with strong clinical judgment, sterile compounding skills, and the ability to independently manage overnight pharmacy operations.

Employer

Care Career

3.3rating(13 reviews)
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Pros

Nick is always very respectful and really helpful. He is very responsive and understanding of my time . I highly recommend Nick and this agency . They are very knowledgeable and a professional work environment. Thank you

Cons

None

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Pharmacist in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
  • A car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
  • Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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