Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 03-31-2026

End Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day/evening shifts with rotating weekends. Monday-Friday: start at 6:30 AM or 8:00 AM (day/evening rotation); Rotating weekends: Saturday/Sunday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 40 hours per week, rotating

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $84 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

• Interpret medication orders and maintain accurate computerized patient medication profiles
• Prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition
• Manage controlled substances and maintain compliant records per federal and state regulations
• Monitor drug therapy for interactions, contraindications, allergies, and dosing appropriateness
• Perform pharmacokinetic dosing per hospital protocol to optimize patient outcomes
• Review and interpret culture and sensitivity data to support antibiotic stewardship
• Document clinical activities and interventions clearly and timely
• Provide clinical consultation and drug information to practitioners, patients, and families
• Participate in quality improvement, medication reviews, and departmental education efforts
• Serve as an active member of the Code Response Team when needed

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Pharmacist License (CO PHA) in good standing
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy, BS Pharmacy required
• Epic experience is required; Meditech training is a strong plus
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• ACLS (American Heart Association) required
• Influenza vaccination required during the designated season (Oct 1 - Apr 1), no exemptions
• Experience with sterile compounding, chemotherapy preparation, and parenteral nutrition
• Proven ability in medication dispensing, pharmacokinetic dosing, and controlled substance management
• Strong documentation skills and experience participating in quality improvement activities

Education

• BS Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid clinical hospital pharmacy and medication safety knowledge
• Hands-on experience with Epic and familiarity with EMR transitions
• Competence in sterile compounding and IV admixtures
• Pharmacokinetic dosing and drug therapy monitoring skills
• Antibiotic stewardship and culture & sensitivity interpretation
• Formulary management and therapeutic substitution practices
• Clear communication for interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education
• Comfort working in fast-paced inpatient settings and participating in code response

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Comprehensive onboarding and Epic training support during EMR conversion
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Travel reimbursement and coordination support so logistics are easy
• Flexible scheduling within a predictable 40-hour workweek
• A culture that encourages quality improvement and clinical leadership

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a gem for outdoor lovers. After your shift you can relax at Iron Mountain Hot Springs or the historic Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, hike the famous Hanging Lake (permit required), explore Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, bike or stroll the scenic Glenwood Canyon trails, float or fish the Colorado River, and enjoy lively local dining and breweries. Winters offer nearby skiing at regional resorts, and the surrounding White River National Forest provides endless hiking and mountain scenery for weekend adventures.

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