Pharmacist - Travel Job

Licensed Pharmacist Contract Position

We're hiring a licensed pharmacist for a contract position in Alexandria, LA at a hospital where you will use clinical expertise to ensure the safe and thoughtful distribution of medications to patients across care settings. Provide patient-centered medication services including order verification, compounding, clinical consultation, and participation in stewardship and quality improvement activities. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Louisiana pharmacist license required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS Pharmacy degree required.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Experience with sterile and non-sterile compounding, chemotherapy preparation, and parenteral nutrition preferred.
• Familiarity with formulary management, therapeutic substitution protocols, pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dosing, and anticoagulation management preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising pharmacy technicians preferred.
• Experience participating in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and interdisciplinary rounds preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours vary among 8-hour schedules, commonly including 6:00am–2:30pm, 7:00am–3:30pm, and 8:00am–4:30pm.
• May include later 8-hour shifts such as 11:00am–7:00pm or 3:00pm–11:00pm.
• Full-time position with rotating start/end times across 8-hour shifts.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Benefits Designed for Traveling Pharmacists

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide pharmacy services with attention to safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications, verifying physician orders, maintaining accurate patient medication records, issuing and documenting controlled substances, performing clinical interventions (IV to PO, renal dosing, pharmacokinetic support, anticoagulation), supporting ambulatory care clinics and discharge medication reconciliation, and contributing to medication-use evaluations and quality improvement. Maintain required licensure and certifications and complete departmental competencies.

Location Highlights

Alexandria offers access to regional parks and riverfront recreation within short drives. Visit Kisatchie National Forest approximately 30–45 minutes east for hiking and boating, explore the Alexandria Zoological Park within the city, and access the Red River and the Alexandria Riverfront Center for cultural events and local festivals. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with local dining, museums, and a regional airport providing convenient connections to larger metropolitan areas.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.