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Inpatient Acute Care Pharmacist
Tucson, Arizona
Northwest Medical Center

$2,664-3,541/week

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Job Opportunity: Pharmacist (Travel)

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Facility Type: Inpatient Acute Hospital (44 Beds + Emergency Department)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

Responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient distribution of pharmaceutical agents to patients of all ages and hospital areas.
Practice in compliance with state/federal laws, DEA regulations, TJC standards, and hospital policies.
Collaborate with physicians on drug selection and dosing.
Educate nursing staff, patients, and physicians regarding medications.
Participate in medication safety initiatives.
Manage patient profiles and report adverse drug reactions.
Prepare IV admixtures and nutritional supplements.
Maintain narcotic accountability.

Requirements

License: Arizona Pharmacist License required.
Certifications: ACLS and BLS required.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pharmacist in an inpatient acute hospital setting.
- Board certification and/or accredited pharmacy residency preferred but not required.
Schedule: 7 nights on / 7 nights off, 8:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
No on-call duties.
EMR system used: Cerner.

Contract Length

13 weeks.

Additional Information

Holidays: Pharmacy remains open on recognized holidays.
No prior travel experience explicitly required.

Facility

Northwest Medical Center

3.1rating(33 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Northwest Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

I really liked the team work. I feel like someone is always willing to help.

Cons

Sometimes it felt a bit unorganized and the patients felt that energy too.

Aiysha H

Med Surg (RN)

Contract Position Aug '25 - Nov '26

Review of Northwest Medical Center on Jan 16, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
294 beds

ADDRESS6200 North La Cholla BoulevardTucson, AZ 85741

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About Tucson, AZ

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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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