Hospital - Pharmacist

GHR Travel Nursing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

GHR Travel Nursing is seeking a Hospital Pharmacist for an on-site travel contract in Rockford, Illinois. The six-week assignment focuses on acute care, medication safety, and quality patient care with collaboration among prescribers, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Start date is November 9, 2026, with end date December 21, 2026.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,170 to $2,330. The role requires IL licensure (or progress toward licensure) and BLS within 90 days; degree in Pharmacy (PharmD/BS)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medication therapy and safety; drug interactions and prescription processing.
• Experience in hospital/acute care settings is preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire; Illinois Pharmacist License or active licensure application.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy and safety; identify potential interactions.
• Clarify prescriptions with prescribers when needed and communicate information clearly.
• Compound and dispense medications following standards and procedures.
• Evaluate drug therapy to ensure safe, effective use in acute care.
• Provide medication guidance to patients, physicians, nurses, and staff.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians during dispensing activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support high-quality patient care.

Skills

Medication Therapy

Drug Interactions

Prescription Processing

Medication Safety

Communication

Customer Service

Analytical Thinking

Multitasking

Education

Pharmacy Degree (B.S. or PharmD)

Job description

Hospital Pharmacist Jobs - Travel Contract in Rockford, Illinois

Join an on-site hospital pharmacy team in Rockford, Illinois, as a Hospital Pharmacist supporting acute care, medication safety, and high-quality patient care. This six-week travel pharmacist contract offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to collaborate with patients, prescribers, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

Hospital Pharmacist Job Details

• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital pharmacy and acute care environment
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Duration: 6 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: December 21, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170-$2,330
• Schedule: Day coverage totaling 16 hours per week, primarily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible Saturday rotation
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Hospital Pharmacist Job Requirements

• Professional pharmacy experience preferred; 3 years of retail pharmacy experience preferred
• Current Illinois Pharmacist License, or confirmation that the Illinois licensure application process has been initiated
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within 90 days of hire
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of medication therapy, drug interactions, prescription processing, and medication safety
• Excellent communication, customer service, analytical, and multitasking skills

Hospital Pharmacy Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions
• Obtain clarification from prescribers when necessary and communicate medication information effectively
• Compound and dispense medications in accordance with professional pharmacy standards and established procedures
• Evaluate drug therapy and promote safe, effective medication use in an acute care setting
• Provide clear medication guidance to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Supervise pharmacy technicians during medication preparation and dispensing activities
• Maintain accurate pharmacy documentation and support a high standard of patient care

Enjoy Rockford's welcoming community, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Chicagoland region.

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.