Nuclear Medicine RN: PET/CT & RLT Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Nuclear Medicine team, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic care for both adult and pediatric patients. The role spans imaging, radioligand therapy, and related research, with a focus on safety, coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, and patient education.

This position supports in-depth clinical care across the treatment continuum, participates in trials, and adheres to ALARA principles, with 8-hour shifts Monday–Friday and start times

Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• BSN or MSN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional RN experience.
• Experience with Nuclear Medicine patients and/or radioligand therapy (RLT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and pediatric patients receiving diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the treatment continuum.
• Monitor patients undergoing radioligand therapy (RLT), PET/CT procedures, and other specialized treatments and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with physicians, technologists, physicists, pharmacists and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
• Support patients in clinical trials and research protocols.
• Apply ALARA radiation safety principles to ensure safety of patients, staff, and the public.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, treatments, and post-treatment care.

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Nuclear Medicine team, delivering diagnostic and therapeutic care for both adult and pediatric patients. The role spans imaging, radioligand therapy, and related research, with a focus on safety, coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, and patient education.

This position supports in-depth clinical care across the treatment continuum, participates in trials, and adheres to ALARA principles, with 8-hour shifts Monday–Friday and start times