Hospital - Pharmacist

GHR Travel Nursing; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 5,891,000 - 6,317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

GHR Travel Nursing seeks a Hospital Pharmacist for a 13-week travel assignment in Carlsbad, New Mexico. You will join an acute-care hospital pharmacy team and support safe medication use while collaborating with physicians, nurses and technicians. Weekly pay is estimated between $2,490 and $2,670.

The role runs from November 9, 2026 to February 8, 2027, with day shifts (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), about 40 hours per week, and rotating after-hours call. A New Mexico license, DP, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent pharmacy education.
• Active New Mexico Pharmacist license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• At least 3 years of acute-care hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of medication safety, order verification, IV admixture preparation, and hospital pharmacy operations.
• Fingerprinting is required for travel pharmacists practicing in New Mexico.
• Comfort working independently during after-hours call and in an environment without continuous in-house pharmacy coverage.

Responsibilities

• Verify provider medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and contraindications.
• Safely prepare and dispense medications for patients of all ages and designated hospital areas.
• Prepare IV admixtures, nutritional supplements, and other compounded medications according to established standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians regarding medication selection, dosing, monitoring, and adjustments.
• Support medication reconciliation, patient profile review, adverse drug reaction prevention, documentation, and reporting.
• Restock automated medication dispensing systems and maintain appropriate medication inventory.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians in daily operations.
• Educate nursing staff, patients, and providers on safe and effective medication use.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives and narcotic accountability processes.
• Provide scheduled weekend, holiday, and after-hours call coverage as assigned.

Skills

Medication safety

Order verification

IV admixture

Hospital operations

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Hospital Pharmacist - Travel Contract in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Apply for a 13-week travel pharmacist assignment in Carlsbad, NM, with an acute-care hospital pharmacy team and estimated weekly pay of $2,490-$2,670. Beginning November 9, 2026, this hospital pharmacist role offers the opportunity to support safe, efficient medication use across a 99-bed hospital while collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals. Carlsbad is a welcoming southeastern New Mexico community known for its sunny climate, scenic desert landscapes, the Pecos River, and access to outdoor destinations including Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Travel Pharmacist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,490-$2,670
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, November 9, 2026-February 8, 2027
• Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital pharmacy
• Schedule: Day shifts, typically 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately one weekend per month, typically 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Call: Rotating after-hours call shared among the pharmacy team; up to 7 days per month, including weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage
• Documentation System: MedHost
• Floating: No floating required

Hospital Pharmacist Job Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent pharmacy education
• Active New Mexico Pharmacist license required
• Current BLS certification required
• At least 3 years of acute-care hospital pharmacy experience
• Strong knowledge of medication safety, order verification, IV admixture preparation, and hospital pharmacy operations
• Ability to comply with applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, accreditation standards, and hospital policies
• Fingerprinting is required for travel pharmacists practicing in New Mexico
• Comfort working independently during after-hours call and in an environment without continuous in-house pharmacy coverage

Acute-Care Pharmacy Responsibilities

• Verify provider medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and contraindications
• Safely prepare and dispense medications for patients of all ages and designated hospital areas
• Prepare IV admixtures, nutritional supplements, and other compounded medications according to established standards
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinicians regarding medication selection, dosing, monitoring, and adjustments
• Support medication reconciliation, patient profile review, adverse drug reaction prevention, documentation, and reporting
• Restock automated medication dispensing systems and maintain appropriate medication inventory
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians in daily operations
• Educate nursing staff, patients, and providers on safe and effective medication use
• Participate in medication safety initiatives and narcotic accountability processes
• Provide scheduled weekend, holiday, and after-hours call coverage as assigned

Benefits

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.