Night Shift Pharmacist 7on-7off Critical Care

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is looking for a full-time Pharmacist in San Luis Obispo, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an active pharmacist license. Candidates with critical care residency training and experience are strongly preferred. Responsibilities include verifying medication orders, participating in rapid response teams, and providing education to staff. This role demands strong clinical decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Experience in ICU with complex drug therapies.
• Ability to work autonomously during 7-on shifts.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders accurately.
• Educate staff or precept pharmacy trainees.
• Participate in Code Blue or rapid response teams.

Skills

Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)

Active Pharmacist License

Critical Care Experience

Emergency Response Participation

Drug Therapy Expertise

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

CPOE Systems

Computerized Infusion Devices

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions

Full-time, Contract

In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Core Professional Qualifications

• Pharmacy Degree — Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Licensure — Active Pharmacist License in the state where the hospital practices; must be in good standing with the state board of pharmacy.
• Residency Training (Highly Preferred or Required) — PGY-2 Critical Care Residency strongly preferred for ICU-focused roles. Some hospitals allow PGY-1 + relevant experience, but PGY-2 Critical Care is increasingly standard.
• Certifications — Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) often preferred; Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) is a strong differentiator; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required or preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) almost always required.
• Critical Care Experience — Experience working with ICU patients (medical, surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, etc.). Competence with complex drug therapies: vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, antibiotics, TPN, renal replacement therapy dosing, etc. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and RTs. Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills.
• Emergency Response — Participation in Code Blue or rapid response teams. Ability to manage acute medication needs under pressure.
• Drug Therapy Expertise — Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in critically ill patients; Renal/hepatic dosing adjustments; Ventilator, sedation, and analgesic protocols.
• Medication Safety — IV compatibility and stability; High-alert medication protocols; Adverse drug event prevention and reporting.

🛠 Operational & Process Skills

• Efficient and accurate order verification.
• Ability to work autonomously during a 7-on shift.
• Documentation & Informatics — Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and CPOE systems; Familiar with computerized infusion devices and smart pumps.
• Education & Precepting — Ability to educate staff, residents, or students; May be required to precept pharmacy trainees.
• Communication — Strong interpersonal communication with clinical teams; Ability to succinctly convey drug recommendations in urgent situations.
• Critical Thinking — Prioritization skills during multiple high-acuity cases; Evidence-based practice and protocol development.
• Scheduling Fit — Comfortable with extended shifts (often 10–12 hours) and rotating 7-day blocks; Ability to maintain continuity of care during both day and night blocks.
• Hospital ICU units — Medical ICU (MICU); Surgical ICU (SICU).