Travel Pharmacist - $3,785 per week

Cross Country Allied; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel assignment in Sitka, Alaska. The role involves working within the pharmacy department to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient drug therapy, with dispensing, patient counseling, and clinical consultations to support patient outcomes.

This inpatient position requires Alaska licensure, a Pharm.D. degree, and a hospital/ambulatory setting background.

Qualifications

• Alaska licensure as a registered pharmacist (required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Ability to review patient histories, labs and medication orders

Responsibilities

• Pharmacist duties in inpatient setting including dispensing and counseling
• Provide medication management and clinical consultations
• Support healthcare delivery with independent professional judgment
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff and healthcare teams

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Bachelor of Pharmacy (old)

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pharmacist Inpatient position located in Sitka, Alaska. This role involves working within the pharmacy department to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient drug therapy for patients. The pharmacist will provide medication dispensing, patient counseling, medication management, and clinical consultations to support optimal patient outcomes. The position requires independent judgment and professional expertise to support healthcare delivery in a hospital or ambulatory clinic setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Alaska licensure as a registered pharmacist; Pharm.D. degree; completion of a nationally recognized pharmacy residency program preferred; candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be considered with 3 years of hospital and/or outpatient pharmacy experience; Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; ability to review patient histories, labs, and medication orders; knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws; excellent communication skills and computer proficiency; math skills for dosage calculations; ability to work independently and as part of a team; minimum of 0 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in hospital or ambulatory pharmacy; pharmacy residency training; certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Additional Information: The position functions to review prescriptions for appropriateness, safety, and legality, providing clinical consultation and documentation. The pharmacist will counsel patients, verify medication orders, and participate in quality improvement activities. Clinical and administrative responsibilities include medication management, policy formulation, and collaboration with healthcare staff. The role involves working in pharmacy-run clinics and may include supervising support personnel. This is a temporary travel assignment in Sitka, Alaska, with the start date of 09/21/2026.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1299752. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PHA - PHARM IP Pharmacist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus