Job Description & Requirements
American Traveler is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 12-week assignment, requiring 2+ years of experience and ARRT or NMTCB certification, with first-time travelers accepted.
Details
- Hospital and clinic setting within the Nuclear Medicine department
- Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Procedures include HIDA scans, bone scans, lymphoscintigraphy, gastric emptying studies, brain death scans, myocardial perfusion SPECT, I-123 scan/uptake, I-131 whole body scans, I-131 ablations (<30 mCi), renal scans with or without Lasix, and parathyroid scans
- Additional procedures include thyroid studies, liver/spleen scans, lung scans, cerebral blood flow studies, and PET scans
- Equipment used includes GE and Siemens imaging systems
- Uses Epic, Pyxis, and PACS systems
- 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- No weekend shifts except for call coverage
- Possible float requirement to a nearby campus for STAT inpatient coverage
- On-call requirements include weekdays 4:00 PM-10:00 PM and weekends 8:00 AM-10:00 PM, approximately 1-2 days per week and every fourth weekend
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- ARRT (NM) and/or NMTCB certification required
- BLS certification required
- Community hospital experience required
- Experience with bone scans, 3-phase imaging, whole body scans, shunt studies, abdominal and ventricular imaging, and myocardial perfusion studies
- Experience with adenosine infusion, exercise/rest stress protocols, Persantine infusion, and pharmacological stress testing
- Proficiency with SPECT imaging including bone, brain, liver, and renal studies
- Experience with sestamibi parathyroid scans and cancer survey imaging
- Skill in starting and maintaining IVs
- Pediatric imaging experience preferred
- Professional license required if applicable
- First-time travelers accepted
Additional Information
- Perform a wide range of nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures across adult and pediatric populations
- Scrub colors limited to black, gray, or purple
- One major holiday worked if it falls during the assignment, two if two fall during the assignment, and two of three if three fall during the assignment
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized at time of submission
- No RTO permitted during orientation week
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- Candidates previously employed by the facility as permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be separated for one full year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers who were previously cancelled or not approved to return must complete one assignment outside the facility before reapplying
American Traveler Job ID #P-760533. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine
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.