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Hospital | Pharmacist

GHR HealthcareVisalia, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Visalia, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Pharmacist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 5, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$83.88
Weekly
$3,355
Yearly (full-time)
$174,460
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $83.88/hour — 6% above the median for Pharmacist jobs in California ($79.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Pharmacist jobs in California right now

  • 13 open Pharmacist jobs in California from 3 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $53.50 – $83.88/hour, median $65.38/hour.
  • Typical Pharmacist pay in California: $79.14/hour ($164,611/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($65.38/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Pharmacist – Hospital Pharmacy Contract in Visalia, CA

Join a collaborative hospital pharmacy team as a Registered Pharmacist in Visalia, California. This on-site travel pharmacist opportunity offers a 13-week contract, a consistent 40-hour workweek, and the chance to support safe, effective medication therapy across inpatient and outpatient services. Located in California’s Central Valley, Visalia offers a welcoming community with convenient access to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, making this California pharmacist job an appealing destination for healthcare professionals who value meaningful work and outdoor adventure.

Travel Pharmacist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,240–$3,470
  • Location: Visalia, California
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital pharmacy serving inpatient and outpatient areas
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • End Date: January 25, 2027
  • Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
  • Shift Options: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; mid shifts, 1:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; schedule may vary
  • Orientation: 18 hours
  • Assignment Details: Travel Pharmacist position with potential floating between pharmacy areas

Hospital Pharmacist Job Requirements

  • Current California Registered Pharmacist license in hand
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
  • At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience required
  • Clinical hospital pharmacy or outpatient pharmacy experience preferred; certain specialty assignments may require additional experience or completion of a PGY-1 residency
  • Strong knowledge of medication safety, pharmacotherapy, order verification, dispensing, and applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations
  • Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, patients, and other members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Charting system experience is not required; training will be provided
  • COVID-19 vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered
  • Applicants must meet travel assignment residency requirements; local candidates within 150 miles are not eligible

Pharmacist Responsibilities

  • Review, validate, profile, and dispense medications, supplies, and equipment orders accurately and efficiently
  • Evaluate medication regimens for appropriateness, safety, interactions, and therapeutic effectiveness
  • Provide medication recommendations and clinical consultation to providers and healthcare staff
  • Monitor patients’ medication and nutritional therapies, document clinical activity, and intervene when appropriate to optimize pharmacotherapy
  • Support medication reconciliation, patient education, transitions of care, and collaborative medication management as assigned
  • Prepare or supervise the preparation of compounded medications, intravenous medications, and other pharmacy products while maintaining quality standards and required documentation
  • Respond to medication-related inquiries and support emergency clinical alerts when assigned
  • Provide patient counseling regarding appropriate medication use, storage, and potential adverse reactions in outpatient areas
  • Assist with training and mentoring pharmacy technicians, interns, residents, and new pharmacy personnel
  • Participate in medication-use evaluations, formulary initiatives, policy development, quality improvement, and interprofessional rounds as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate patient records and comply with hospital policies, professional standards, and applicable laws

Apply now to join the hospital pharmacy team and advance your career with this travel pharmacist opportunity in Visalia, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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