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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
$3,060
Yearly (full-time)
$159,120
Start date
October 18, 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, 36 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

Hospital Pharmacist Jobs – Inpatient Travel Contract in Chesapeake, Virginia

Join an inpatient hospital pharmacy team in Chesapeake, Virginia, as a Travel Pharmacist and make a meaningful impact through safe, effective medication management. Located in the scenic Coastal Virginia region, Chesapeake offers easy access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, along with abundant hiking trails, waterways, and outdoor recreation. This 13-week pharmacy contract is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hospital Pharmacist to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment while expanding clinical expertise.

Travel Pharmacist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,950–$3,170
  • Healthcare Setting: Inpatient hospital pharmacy
  • Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
  • Start Date: October 18, 2026
  • End Date: January 17, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13-week travel pharmacy contract
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
  • Schedule: Primarily overnight coverage, with schedules that may include weekday and evening shifts, every-third-weekend rotation, and occasional overnight needs
  • Overnight Hours: Approximately 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m. or 8:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Hospital Pharmacist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience
  • Active Virginia pharmacist license in hand at the time of submission; this is a firm requirement
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
  • PharmD and Registered Pharmacist (RPh) credentials required
  • Epic proficiency required
  • Experience with IV admixture or IV pharmacy practice
  • Previous travel pharmacist or travel assignment experience preferred
  • Strong medication safety, clinical judgment, and communication skills

Inpatient Pharmacist Responsibilities

  • Review, enter, verify, and clarify medication orders in the inpatient hospital setting
  • Prepare and manage intravenous medications and IV admixtures
  • Evaluate medication regimens for drug interactions, allergies, dosing concerns, and therapeutic appropriateness
  • Support antibiotic management and medication optimization efforts
  • Provide patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) medication oversight
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold hospital pharmacy policies and medication safety standards
  • Apply clinical pharmacy expertise to support high-quality care for hospitalized patients

Apply now for this Hospital Pharmacist travel contract in Chesapeake, Virginia, and join a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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