Travel Echo Technologist - $2,987 per week

American Traveler; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scrubs provided

Housing stipend

Premium medical/dental/vision/Life

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer for a 13-week assignment in Decatur, Illinois, starting December 14, 2026. The role requires 2+ years of adult and pediatric echo experience, ARDMS and RDCS certification, and BLS.

You’ll cover 40 hours per week with a mix of 10-hour days and on-call responsibilities. Work in an acute care hospital with 372 beds, performing a complete range of studies and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of echo experience in adult and pediatric populations.
• ARDMS and RDCS certification required.
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted, RQI not accepted).
• Hospital experience, preferably community or teaching hospital.
• Ability to float within hospital/affiliates and work with Cerner charting.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of adult and pediatric echocardiograms including TEEs and stress echos.
• Operate Siemens equipment and use Cerner charting for documentation.
• Work 4x10 hour days; 40 hours per week with on-call duties every 4–5 weekends.
• Occasionally float to nearby facilities as needed and participate in holiday rotations.

Skills

Echo Technologist

Cardiac Sonography

Pediatric Echo

Adult Echo

ARDMS RDCS

Travel experience

Education

ARDMS Certification

RDCS Certification

Tools

Siemens Equipment

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Echo Technologist for a travel job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Echo Technologist for a travel job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Echo Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer with 2+ years of experience performing both adult and pediatric echocardiograms.

• Acute care hospital setting with 372 staffed beds, Level II Trauma Center
• Perform echo studies on both adult and pediatric patient populations
• Mix of 8 and 10 hour day shifts, with start times around 0700-0800
• Day shift rotates between 5 eight-hour shifts and 4 ten-hour shifts based on department needs
• On-call required every 4-5 weekends depending on vacations, plus approximately one evening/night call per week
• Holidays are rotated among staff
• Must float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Cerner charting system used

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• ARDMS and RDCS certification required
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted, RQI cards not accepted)
• License required if applicable
• Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital experience preferred
• Adult echo skills required: Bubble Study, Imaging with Contrast Agents, M-Mode, Pharmacologic Stress Echo, Portable Studies, RVIT, RVOT, Routine, TEE, Treadmill Stress Echo
• Pediatric echo skills required: M-Mode, Portable Studies, RVIT, RVOT, Routine
• Siemens equipment experience preferred
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and performing procedures on ICU/ED patients required
• Ability to obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG preferred
• Experience scanning complex anomalies in pediatric patients preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience required

Additional Information

• Perform a full range of adult and pediatric echocardiogram studies including TEEs and stress echos
• Occasional job shadowing by anesthesia and nursing students may occur
• Scrubs provided
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Schedule and RTO requests should be discussed with the facility manager
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-785161. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Cardiac

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.