Location: Los Angeles, CA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 5 nights/week (schedule varies), 12:00 AM - 9:00 AM Night

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $109 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound sterile IV medications, including hazardous and non-hazardous agents, following strict sterile technique
• Safely compound chemotherapy and antineoplastic agents with attention to packaging and handling protocols
• Verify IV preparations and medication orders to ensure accurate dosing and patient safety
• Maintain aseptic conditions and perform required PATT testing and documentation
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to support pharmacotherapy and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Operate and troubleshoot compounding equipment such as Baxter systems and Cad cassette setups
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and facility policies, including controlled substance handling and recordkeeping
• Provide clinical input on dosing, IV piggyback/push administration, and high-alert medication management

Qualifications

• PharmD (required)
• Active California Pharmacist License (required)
• Minimum 2 years experience in sterile compounding/IV room (hazardous and non-hazardous drugs)
• Certifications: BLS preferred; Chemo/Hazardous Drug Certification and IV Certification preferred
• Must pass PATT testing as required by facility
• Experience with Baxter systems, Cad cassette, and medication dispensing systems preferred
• Comfort floating to nearby sister facilities within walking distance as needed

Education

• PharmD

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in sterile compounding and aseptic technique
• Chemotherapy compounding and safe handling of hazardous drugs
• IV preparation skills including IV piggyback and IV push medications
• Familiarity with Baxter compounding systems and Cad cassette operations
• Strong pharmacotherapy management, dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Attention to detail for high-alert medications and packaging antineoplastic agents
• Ability to document accurately and follow facility compounding policies

Benefits

• Housing stipend to help with relocation and a smooth transition
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required state credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for travel logistics
• A supportive team that values your expertise and safety
• Opportunities for skills growth in sterile and chemo compounding
• Flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle

Travel Perks: Explore Los Angeles, CA

Explore Los Angeles while on assignment: stroll iconic Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier, hike Runyon Canyon or Griffith Park for skyline views, visit the Getty Center and LACMA for world-class art, catch shows in Hollywood or Downtown LA, enjoy diverse dining and weekend trips to Malibu or nearby national parks. Plenty to do whether you love beaches, culture, or great food.

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