Travel Clinical Pharmacist - ICU/Critical Care

Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Part time

Job summary

Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Pharmacist for a travel assignment as a Clinical Pharmacist I. The 13-week posting runs from 09/14/2026 to 10/13/2027, with day shifts (8x5) and 40 hours per week.

Licensed pharmacists with PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree are preferred. Prior experience in critical care, cardiac care, emergency services, and inpatient behavioral health is advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree required.
• Current pharmacist license required.
• BLS via AHA certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physicians' requests.
• Interprets orders and documents in the patient medication record.
• Maintains accurate patient drug records and compounding of pharmaceuticals.
• Provides clinical drug therapy guidance and patient education.
• Ensures timely and safe pharmacy services and expands formulary stewardship.
• Supervises pharmacy support staff and verifies technician activities.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Critical care experience

Cardiac care

Emergency services

Inpatient behavioral health

Orthopedic surgery

Education

PharmD

BS Pharmacy degree

Job description

Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Pharmacist for a travel assignment as a Clinical Pharmacist I. The 13-week posting runs from 09/14/2026 to 10/13/2027, with day shifts (8x5) and 40 hours per week.

Licensed pharmacists with PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree are preferred. Prior experience in critical care, cardiac care, emergency services, and inpatient behavioral health is advantageous for this role.