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GHR HealthcareChesapeake, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Pharmacist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$85.00
Weekly
$3,400
Yearly (full-time)
$176,800
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $85.00/hour — 23% above the median for Pharmacist jobs in Virginia ($69.26/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 Virginia right now

  • 36 open Pharmacist jobs in Virginia from 4 agencies, 14 of them in Chesapeake.
  • Pay in these listings: $52.28 – $100/hour, median $75.90/hour.
  • Typical Pharmacist pay in Virginia: $69.26/hour ($144,061/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($85.00/hour across 7 jobs).

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Job description

Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist – Travel Assignment in Chesapeake, Virginia

Travel inpatient pharmacist opportunity in Chesapeake, Virginia, offering $3,280–$3,520 weekly, a 13-week assignment, and a primarily weekday schedule. Join an on-site hospital pharmacy team and make a meaningful impact through safe, effective medication management. This collaborative healthcare environment offers the opportunity to apply your clinical pharmacy expertise across a broad range of inpatient pharmacy services. Chesapeake is a beautiful Coastal Virginia community known for its extensive waterways, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Hospital Pharmacist Job Details

  • Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,280–$3,520
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 18, 2027
  • Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Shift Pattern: Primarily weekday day and evening shifts, with some weekend coverage approximately every third weekend; occasional overnight coverage may be needed
  • Work Setting: On-site inpatient hospital pharmacy

Inpatient Pharmacist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience
  • Active Virginia Pharmacist license in hand at the time of submission
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Registered Pharmacist (RPh) credentials required
  • Epic pharmacy experience required
  • Recent experience with IV admixture or IV pharmacy services
  • Experience with medication order entry, order verification, and clinical review
  • Knowledge of patient-controlled analgesia, antibiotic management, and drug interaction review
  • Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to medication safety
  • Previous travel pharmacist experience preferred
  • Experience with chemotherapy, anticoagulation management, pharmacokinetic dosing, or renal dosing preferred
  • Must meet all applicable licensing, background, onboarding, and health screening requirements

Hospital Pharmacist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services in a hospital-based setting
  • Review, enter, verify, and process medication orders accurately and efficiently
  • Prepare and oversee IV admixtures in accordance with established medication safety standards
  • Evaluate medication regimens for appropriateness, drug interactions, dosing, and therapeutic considerations
  • Support antibiotic management, PCA medication services, anticoagulation, and individualized pharmacokinetic and renal dosing needs
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Promote safe medication use and help ensure timely delivery of medications to patients
  • Document clinical interventions and pharmacy activities in Epic

Apply now to join this inpatient hospital pharmacy team and pursue your next travel pharmacist opportunity in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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