About this opportunity

Talented Medical Solutions lists this Night Shift Pharmacist 7on-7off Critical Care opportunity in san luis obispo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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-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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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.

Hospital ICU units — Medical ICU (MICU); Surgical ICU (SICU).

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