
Hospital | Pharmacist
- 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).
Job description
Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist Jobs – 13-Week Travel Contract in Chesapeake, Virginia
Join an inpatient pharmacy team in Chesapeake, Virginia, as a Travel Pharmacist for a 13-week hospital assignment beginning October 19, 2026. This on-site healthcare role offers the opportunity to support safe, effective medication therapy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Located in Coastal Virginia, Chesapeake provides access to scenic waterways, hiking trails, and nearby destinations including Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
Travel Pharmacist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,280–$3,520
- Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
- Healthcare Setting: Inpatient hospital pharmacy
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift; primarily weekdays with a weekend rotation approximately every third weekend
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Typical Shift Times: Day and evening shifts may include 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; occasional overnight coverage may be needed
Hospital Pharmacist Job Requirements
- Minimum of 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 (PharmD) and Registered Pharmacist (RPh) credentials required
- Epic pharmacy system proficiency required
- Experience with IV admixture preparation or IV pharmacy services
- Strong knowledge of medication order entry and verification
- Experience reviewing drug interactions and managing antibiotic therapy
- Experience with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
- Previous travel pharmacy experience preferred
- Preferred experience with chemotherapy, anticoagulation management, pharmacokinetic dosing, and renal dosing
- Ability to meet all facility credentialing, compliance, and onboarding requirements
Inpatient Pharmacist Responsibilities
- Review, interpret, and verify medication orders for hospitalized patients
- Prepare and oversee IV admixtures in accordance with established pharmacy standards
- Evaluate medication regimens for safety, effectiveness, allergies, contraindications, and potential drug interactions
- Support antibiotic stewardship and appropriate antimicrobial therapy
- Provide medication expertise related to PCA and other specialized therapies
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
- Document clinical interventions and maintain accurate pharmacy records using Epic
- Participate in the weekend rotation and provide coverage across assigned inpatient pharmacy services
Apply now to join this inpatient hospital pharmacy team and advance your travel pharmacist career in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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