Night Shift Pharmacist 7on-7off Critical Care

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Pharmacy Degree
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited pharmacy school
Licensure
Active Pharmacist License in the state where the hospital practices
Must be in good standing with the state board of pharmacy
PGY-1 (Postgraduate Year 1) Pharmacy Residency
Some hospitals allow PGY-1 + relevant experience, but PGY-2 Critical Care is increasingly standard
Certifications
Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) is a strong differentiator
Basic Life Support (BLS) almost always required
📌 Clinical Skills & Experience
Critical Care Experience
Experience working with ICU patients (medical, surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, etc.)
Competence with complex drug therapies: vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, antibiotics, TPN, renal replacement therapy dosing, etc
Emergency Response
Participation in Code Blue or rapid response teams
Ability to manage acute medication needs under pressure
Drug Therapy Expertise
Medication Safety
IV compatibility and stability
Documentation & Informatics
Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and CPOE systems
Familiar with computerized infusion devices and smart pumps
Education & Precepting
Ability to educate staff, residents, or students
May be required to precept pharmacy trainees
Communication
Strong interpersonal communication with clinical teams
Ability to succinctly convey drug recommendations in urgent situations
Critical Thinking
Prioritization skills during multiple high-acuity cases
Evidence-based practice and protocol development
Scheduling Fit
Comfortable with extended shifts (often 10–12 hours) and rotating 7-day blocks
Ability to maintain continuity of care during both day and night blocks
Neuro ICU
Benefits
Full-time, Contract
Surgical ICU (SICU)
Cardiac ICU
Responsibilities
Night Shift Pharmacist 7on-7off Critical Care
Collaborative Practice
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and RTs
Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in critically ill patients
Renal/hepatic dosing adjustments
Ventilator, sedation, and analgesic protocols
High-alert medication protocols
Adverse drug event prevention and reporting
🛠 Operational & Process Skills
Order Verification & Medication Review
Efficient and accurate order verification
Ability to work autonomously during a 7-on shift
🕐 Typical Work Setting
Trauma ICU
Some roles include on-call responsibilities during off blocks
Job description
Job Summary

Night Shift Pharmacist 7on-7off Critical Care

Talented Medical Solutions

Full-time, Contract

In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

🎯 Core Professional Qualifications
• Pharmacy Degree
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Licensure
• Active Pharmacist License in the state where the hospital practices.
• Must be in good standing with the state board of pharmacy.
• Residency Training (Highly Preferred or Required)
• PGY-1 (Postgraduate Year 1) Pharmacy Residency.
• PGY-2 Critical Care Residency strongly preferred for ICU-focused roles.
• Some hospitals allow PGY-1 + relevant experience, but PGY-2 Critical Care is increasingly standard.
• Certifications
• Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) often preferred.
• Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) is a strong differentiator.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required or preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) almost always required.

📌 Clinical Skills & Experience
• Critical Care Experience
• Experience working with ICU patients (medical, surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, etc.).
• Competence with complex drug therapies: vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, antibiotics, TPN, renal replacement therapy dosing, etc.
• Collaborative Practice
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and RTs.
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills.
• Emergency Response
• Participation in Code Blue or rapid response teams.
• Ability to manage acute medication needs under pressure.

🧠 Knowledge Areas
• Drug Therapy Expertise
• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in critically ill patients.
• Renal/hepatic dosing adjustments.
• Ventilator, sedation, and analgesic protocols.
• Medication Safety
• IV compatibility and stability.
• High-alert medication protocols.
• Adverse drug event prevention and reporting.

🛠 Operational & Process Skills
• Order Verification & Medication Review
• Efficient and accurate order verification.
• Ability to work autonomously during a 7-on shift.
• Documentation & Informatics
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and CPOE systems.
• Familiar with computerized infusion devices and smart pumps.
• Education & Precepting
• Ability to educate staff, residents, or students.
• May be required to precept pharmacy trainees.

🧑💼 Professional Attributes
• Communication
• Strong interpersonal communication with clinical teams.
• Ability to succinctly convey drug recommendations in urgent situations.
• Critical Thinking
• Prioritization skills during multiple high-acuity cases.
• Evidence-based practice and protocol development.
• Scheduling Fit
• Comfortable with extended shifts (often 10–12 hours) and rotating 7-day blocks.
• Ability to maintain continuity of care during both day and night blocks.

🕐 Typical Work Setting
• Hospital ICU units:
• Medical ICU (MICU)
• Surgical ICU (SICU)
• Neuro ICU
• Cardiac ICU
• Trauma ICU
• Some roles include on-call responsibilities during off blocks.

📊 Summary Checklist

RequirementTypical ExpectationDegreePharmDLicenseState Pharmacist LicenseResidencyPGY-1 + PGY-2 Critical Care (ideal)Board CertBCCCP/BCPS (preferred)Life SupportBLS, ACLS, (PALS optional)ExperienceICU clinical experienceSkillsOrder verification, rounds participation, med safety