Registered Nurse Imaging

Umass Memorial MRI & Imaging Center, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Shields Health is seeking an MRI Nurse to provide compassionate care to patients undergoing MRI procedures. You will monitor patients, ensure comfort and safety, and work in a fast-paced clinical environment alongside Radiologists and MRI Technicians.

Requires RN license in the state and nursing school completion; five years of nursing experience, with ICU/PACU/ER preferred. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Nursing School completion required.
• RN license in the state you plan to work in.
• Five years of nursing experience.
• ICU, PACU or ER experience preferred; radiology experience beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for distress or discomfort during MRI procedures, providing reassurance.
• Maintain excellent communication and bedside manner with patients and staff.
• Collaborate with Radiologists and MRI Technologists to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Adhere to MRI safety procedures and health regulations.
• Assist with patient assessments and transfers as needed.

Skills

Nursing experience

ICU/PACU/ER experience

Communication skills

Bedside manner

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

MRI equipment

Radiology procedures

Job description

Job Summary: Who We Are:

Founded in 1972 by Tom and Mary Shields, our family-owned company began with a single nursing home and a promise: treat every patient the way you would want your mother to be treated. That guiding principle has driven more than five decades of progress, from opening Massachusetts’ first freestanding MRI center to bringing the world’s first AI-enabled MRI into routine care. Along the way, we’ve achieved countless “firsts” in imaging, PET/CT, and surgical services—always putting patients at the heart of every advancement. Today, with more than 50 locations across New England, Shields honors its founders’ vision by pairing compassionate, patient-first care with state-of-the-art technology to make world-class healthcare more accessible to all.

Schedule:

Wednesday 3pm-11pm and Thursday-Saturday 7p-7a with every third Thursday and Friday off.

Job Description:

The MRI Nurse will specialize in caring for patients undergoing magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) procedures. The nursing staff will provide a professional, caring atmosphere to all customers, while maintaining a fast-paced clinical environment. This role will monitor patients during procedures and support to ensure patients comfort and safety.

Job Tasks

Monitor patients for signs of distress or discomfort throughout the procedure, providing reassurance and support as needed. Maintain excellent communication and bedside manner with the patients. Work closely with Radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Complies with all health regulations and MRI safety procedures. Perform patient assessments and reassessments. Administers medications and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Caring for both inpatient and outpatient environments, all ages from infant to elderly. Dealing with ICU, intubated and anesthesia cases. Conduct research of implants.

Educational Requirements

Nursing School completion required. Must be RN licensed in the State you plan to work in.

Skills and Competencies

Five years of previous nursing experience. Prior ICU, PACU or ER experience preferred. Prior experience in radiology. Strong communication skills and excellent bedside manner. Ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals (MRI Technicians, Radiologists, etc.). Ability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day) in a fast-paced healthcare environment serving both inpatient and outpatient environments. Capable of safely assisting with lifting, and transfer of patients in accordance with established safety protocols and patient care standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Job Description:

Pay range for this position is $48-$66/hr + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Shields Health is an independent, Massachusetts-based leader in healthcare services, known for blending exceptional patient care with cutting-edge technology. With over 50 years of proven success, we’re proud to be one of the most sought-after names in the industry. At Shields, we don’t just deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging – we foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity, where every individual is valued. We offer unmatched career growth, a collaborative and supportive work environment, and exciting opportunities to learn, innovate, and thrive together. Our employees take enormous pride in delivering the best quality services with enthusiasm, commitment, and compassion. Ours is a family-owned and operated business, committed to playing a leading role in the continued advancement of medical imaging, but grounded in the same family values of caring and support – which we practice internally as well as with our patients.