Hospital Pharmacist Travel Contract - Night Shift in Yakima, Washington
Apply for a Hospital Pharmacist travel job in Yakima, WA, and join an experienced acute-care pharmacy team in a high-acuity teaching hospital. Support patients across emergency services, critical care, neonatal and pediatric care, adult medical-surgical and oncology units, the operating room, and outpatient surgery centers. This travel pharmacist opportunity offers independent practice, strong clinical collaboration, and the chance to work in a 226-bed Level III Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Located in the scenic Yakima Valley, Yakima offers abundant sunshine, outdoor recreation, vineyards, orchards, mountain views, and a welcoming community.
Hospital Pharmacist Job Details
- Specialty: Hospital Pharmacist / Acute-Care Pharmacist
- Location: Yakima, Washington
- Healthcare Setting: 226-bed Level III Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,540-$2,730
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
- Pharmacist Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
- Schedule: 7 nights on/7 nights off; alternating weeks of approximately 34.5 and 46 hours, averaging 40.3 hours per week
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Call and Floating: No on-call requirement; no floating
- Pharmacy Technology: EPIC electronic medical record, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
Hospital Pharmacist Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of inpatient pharmacy or acute-care pharmacist experience
- Current Washington pharmacist license, in hand or with documented proof of application submitted at least 6 weeks before the start date
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- PALS certification preferred
- Recent EPIC experience required
- Ability to practice independently and provide safe, efficient medication management in high-acuity healthcare settings
- Strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills
Acute-Care Pharmacist Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive hospital pharmacy services across emergency, critical care, neonatal, pediatric, medical-surgical, oncology, operating room, and outpatient surgery settings
- Support emergency medication preparation and respond to in-house rapid responses and codes
- Review medication orders, promote safe medication use, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
- Manage a high-volume inpatient pharmacy practice supporting approximately 3,000 medication orders daily
- Use EPIC, Alaris IV pump technology, and Omnicell medication dispensing systems accurately and efficiently
- Adapt clinical pharmacy support to a Level II cardiac center, Level II stroke center, trauma services, and other specialized patient-care areas
- Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare professionals while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient safety
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.