
Hospital | Pharmacist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Pharmacist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.00
- Weekly
- $2,480
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,960
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 11/02/2026
This job pays about $62.00/hour — 7% below the median for Pharmacist jobs in Illinois ($66.86/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.
Job description
Hospital Pharmacist - Inpatient Pediatrics Travel Job in Chicago, IL 60637
Travel hospital pharmacist opportunity in Chicago’s 60637 area for inpatient pediatrics, overnight coverage, and clinical pharmacy care in a collaborative healthcare setting.
Join a dynamic inpatient pharmacy team in Chicago, Illinois, a vibrant part of the city known for its cultural energy, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to top-tier medical services. This 13-week travel pharmacist job is ideal for a licensed hospital pharmacist who enjoys night shift coverage, pediatric inpatient care, and the pace of a collaborative hospital environment. If you’re looking for a pharmacy career where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful impact, this is a great next step.
Job Details
- Title: Hospital Pharmacist - Inpatient Pediatrics
- Setting: Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy - Pediatrics
- Employment Type: Travel Pharmacist Job
- Location: Chicago, IL 60637
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- End Date: 02/01/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Shift Duration: 10-hour nights
- Shifts Per Week: 4 shifts per week; 7 on / 7 off schedule
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Orientation: 8 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,480 - $2,670
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois pharmacist license in hand
- Pharmacy certification or equivalent state/national licensure required
- At least 1 year of pharmacist experience preferred; candidates with less than 2 years of experience may be considered
- Pediatric pharmacist or inpatient hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work overnight hospital pharmacy shifts and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Responsibilities
- Prepare, verify, and dispense medications for inpatient pediatric care
- Support safe and effective medication therapy across the hospital setting
- Review medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and clinical safety
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinical teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, pharmacy standards, and regulatory guidelines
- Provide reliable overnight pharmacy coverage and contribute to smooth pharmacy operations
Apply now to explore this travel hospital pharmacist job in Chicago, IL, and join a team dedicated to exceptional pediatric inpatient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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