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TMS

Travel Pharmacist

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$3.7K - $3.9K/wk

Travel Pharmacist - 13-Week AssignmentSan Luis Obispo, CaliforniaRotating 10-Hour Shifts (4x10 Schedule) Start Date: August 17, 2026 13-Week Travel Contract Auto Offer | EPIC Backfill Job summary: We ...

Prime Staffing

Travel Pharmacist

York, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $69/hr

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in York, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 09/14/2026

Nightingale Nurses - Allied

Travel Pharmacist

Taos, NM · On-site

$56.75 - $68.25/hr

Nightingale Nurses - Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Taos, New Mexico. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 09/14 ...

Nightingale Nurses - Allied

Travel Pharmacist

New Bern, NC · On-site

$46.25 - $55.50/hr

Nightingale Nurses - Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in New Bern, North Carolina. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date ...

Slate Healthcare

Travel Pharmacist

Ogden, UT · On-site

$57 - $68.50/hr

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Ogden, Utah. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 ...

Medlivo

Travel Pharmacist

Mount Vernon, NY · On-site

$59.50 - $71.75/hr

Medlivo is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Mount Vernon, New York. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per ...

Slate Healthcare

Travel Pharmacist

Sitka, AK · On-site

$70.25 - $84.25/hr

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 09/21/2026 * Duration ...

TalentBurst, Inc

Travel Pharmacist

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

$56.75 - $68.25/hr

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Bowling Green, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP

GHR Healthcare - Travel

Travel Pharmacist

Ogden, UT · On-site

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Ogden, Utah. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP * Duration ...

GHR Healthcare - Travel

Travel Pharmacist

Austin, TX · On-site

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Austin, Texas. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 09/08/2026

Slate Healthcare

Travel Pharmacist

Orange Park, FL · On-site

$51.25 - $61.50/hr

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Orange Park, Florida. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP * Duration ...

Slate Healthcare

Travel Pharmacist

Orange Park, FL · On-site

$51.25 - $61.50/hr

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Orange Park, Florida. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP * Duration ...

Slate Healthcare

Travel Pharmacist

Panama City, FL · On-site

$52 - $62.50/hr

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Panama City, Florida. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP * Duration ...

Assured Nursing

Travel Pharmacist

New Bern, NC · On-site

$46.25 - $55.50/hr

Assured Nursing is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in New Bern, North Carolina. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 09/21/2026

Prime Time Healthcare

Travel Pharmacist

Visalia, CA · On-site

$59.25 - $71.25/hr

Prime Time Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Visalia, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 09/28/2026

MSSI

Travel Pharmacist

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · On-site

$59.25 - $71.25/hr

MSSI is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 09/21/2026

Care Career

Travel Pharmacist

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $73.75/hr

Care Career is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Ukiah, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Pharmacist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 11/09/2026 * Duration ...

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How much do travel pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel pharmacist in the United States is $60.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.01 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a travel pharmacist?

A travel pharmacist is a licensed pharmacist who works temporary assignments at various healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, or retail pharmacies, often in different cities or states. They are typically employed through staffing agencies and fill in for permanent staff during leaves, shortages, or busy periods. Travel pharmacists enjoy the opportunity to gain diverse work experiences, explore new locations, and often receive competitive pay and benefits. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and excellent clinical skills to quickly integrate into new work environments.

What does a travel pharmacist do?

As a travel pharmacist, your job is to work on contract for a pharmacy to fill staffing needs while they look for a permanent employee. This job is otherwise similar to a regular pharmacist job. You measure out each dose of a medication, review the prescription for a patient, and otherwise support the pharmacy for the duration of the assignment. You may participate in clinical studies as well. This is a traveling role that usually involves moving to a new city for each new contract. Some travel pharmacists move as often as every three months. Some roles focus on special elements of the industry, such as researching experimental drugs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel pharmacist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Travel Pharmacist, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, an active pharmacist license, and robust knowledge of medication therapy management. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and state-specific pharmacy laws is typically required. Strong adaptability, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for quickly integrating into new teams and serving diverse patient populations. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure safe, effective medication dispensing and seamless transitions between different healthcare environments.

What are some common challenges faced by travel pharmacists, and how can they be addressed?

Travel pharmacists often encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to new pharmacy systems, learning varying state regulations, and integrating into different team cultures. To overcome these, successful travel pharmacists prioritize strong communication skills, maintain flexibility, and commit to ongoing learning about different workflows and compliance requirements. Building rapport with new colleagues quickly and proactively seeking guidance when needed also helps ensure smooth transitions and effective patient care.

What is the difference between Travel Pharmacist vs Community Pharmacist?

AspectTravel PharmacistCommunity Pharmacist
CredentialsLicensed Pharmacist, often with state licensureLicensed Pharmacist, often with state licensure
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments at various locations, including hospitals and clinicsRetail pharmacies, local community settings
Employer & IndustryStaffing agencies, healthcare organizations, hospitalsIndependent or chain retail pharmacies
Work FocusFilling prescriptions, patient counseling, adapting to new environmentsDispensing medications, patient counseling, retail sales

Travel Pharmacists and Community Pharmacists both require licensure and work within the pharmacy industry. However, Travel Pharmacists typically work on temporary assignments across various locations, offering flexibility and diverse experience. Community Pharmacists primarily serve local retail settings, focusing on patient interaction and medication dispensing. The choice depends on your preference for stability versus travel opportunities within the pharmacy field.

Are there traveling pharmacist jobs?

Travel pharmacist jobs involve working temporarily at different locations, often requiring a valid pharmacy license and flexibility with travel schedules. These positions are common in staffing agencies that place pharmacists in hospitals, clinics, or retail settings across various regions. They typically require strong adaptability and knowledge of pharmacy operations in diverse environments.
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Infographic showing various Travel Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,701 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Travel Pharmacist

TMS

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

$3.7K - $3.9K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Travel Pharmacist – 13-Week AssignmentSan Luis Obispo, CaliforniaRotating 10-Hour Shifts (4x10 Schedule)
Start Date: August 17, 2026
13-Week Travel Contract
Auto Offer | EPIC Backfill

Job summary: We are seeking an experienced Travel Pharmacist to join a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team serving a diverse patient population, including pediatric and neonatal patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, have strong clinical judgment, and enjoy making a direct impact on patient safety and outcomes, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Schedule

  • Rotating 10-hour shifts (4 shifts per week)

  • Pharmacy Hours:

    • Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    • Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Rotating weekend coverage (up to every other weekend)

  • Closing pharmacist participates in overnight on-call coverage until morning opening

Responsibilities

As an Inpatient Pharmacist, you will:

  • Verify, process, and dispense medication orders accurately and efficiently

  • Monitor medication therapies to optimize patient outcomes

  • Review medication orders for safety, allergies, interactions, dosing, and appropriateness

  • Provide drug information and clinical recommendations to healthcare providers

  • Identify and resolve medication safety concerns

  • Participate in medication management initiatives and clinical pharmacy activities

  • Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance

  • Assist with medication utilization reviews and formulary management

  • Participate in IV compounding services

  • Supervise and support pharmacy technicians

Required Qualifications

  • Active California Pharmacist License

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

  • Current EPIC experience (required)

  • Must successfully complete IV training

  • Experience with inpatient hospital pharmacy

  • Knowledge of pediatric and neonatal medication management

  • Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • PharmD

  • Previous inpatient clinical pharmacy experience

  • Experience with IV compounding

Clinical Environment

  • Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy

  • EMR: EPIC

  • Additional system familiarity: Cerner

  • Collaborative team environment

  • Staffed with multiple pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a pharmacist who is:

  • Detail-oriented

  • Patient safety focused

  • Comfortable caring for pediatric and neonatal populations

  • Adaptable in a fast-paced acute care setting

  • A collaborative healthcare professional with excellent clinical judgment

Contact Recruiter

Barbra

Email: Barbra.p@talentedmedicalsolutions.com

Call/Text 520-762-6168