Night Shift Inpatient Pharmacist – 13-Week Travel Contract in West Plains, Missouri

Apply for this 13-week travel pharmacist job in West Plains, Missouri. Join an inpatient pharmacy team as a Night Shift Pharmacist and provide safe, effective medication management in a community hospital setting.

This inpatient pharmacist opportunity supports patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. The pharmacist works independently overnight, managing medication order verification, clinical alerts, sterile IV preparation, and pharmacotherapy while collaborating with the broader interdisciplinary care team.

Located in the scenic Missouri Ozarks, West Plains offers a welcoming community atmosphere, beautiful natural surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation–an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding travel pharmacy assignment and a comfortable place to call home.

Travel Pharmacist Job Details

• Specialty: Inpatient Pharmacist
• Job Type: 13-week travel pharmacy contract
• Location: West Plains, Missouri
• Healthcare Setting: Community hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,940-$3,160
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour night shifts
• Typical Shift: 8:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; weekend shifts may be 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Travel Assignment Eligibility: Local candidates who live within 60 miles are not eligible

Inpatient Pharmacist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience, preferably in an inpatient, hospital, or acute care pharmacy setting
• Active Missouri pharmacist license; candidates with a pending license may be considered if the licensing process is in progress or initiated upon offer
• PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree and current Registered Pharmacist (RPh) credentials
• BLS certification preferred
• Meditech experience preferred
• Demonstrated competency in anticoagulation, clinical, geriatric, pediatric, pharmacokinetic, renal, and warfarin dosing
• Experience with high-alert medications and therapeutic medication monitoring
• Proficiency in sterile technique, IV piggyback preparation, antibiotic compounding, and intravenous medication preparation
• Experience with Pyxis, unit-dose medication systems, and medication storage processes
• Ability to work independently overnight without pharmacy technician coverage

Inpatient Pharmacist Responsibilities

• Review and verify inpatient medication orders accurately and efficiently
• Monitor and respond to clinical alerts through the PharmacyOneSource queue, including pharmacokinetic and renal dosing alerts
• Provide pharmacotherapy management for cardiovascular, endocrine, infectious disease, pulmonary, and renal conditions
• Perform anticoagulation, cardiac, pediatric, geriatric, renal, pharmacokinetic, and warfarin dosing
• Complete therapeutic medication monitoring and support safe medication use
• Prepare antibiotics, IV piggybacks, compounded medications, and other sterile intravenous products
• Manage medication dispensing through Pyxis and unit-dose storage systems
• Support medication shortage management and promote appropriate alternatives when needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide safe and timely pharmacy coverage throughout the overnight shift; code blue and rapid response attendance is not expected

Apply now for this night shift inpatient pharmacist travel contract in West Plains, Missouri, and join a community hospital pharmacy team serving patients across the lifespan.

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.