Travel Pharmacist
Tucson, AZ
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,116/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
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:- 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.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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