Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $3,425 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for an assignment in Encinitas, California. The role requires 1 year of NMT experience, ARRT(N) or NMTCB-CNMT certification, and BLS with state licensing as needed.

Start date is 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with a 40-hour work week. Responsibilities include radiopharmaceutical injections under radiologist supervision, patient positioning, operating scanners, maintaining patient records, and following radiation safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year of NMT experience is required.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT(N) or NMTCB-CNMT) and active registration.
• BLS certification and any required state license when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain approvals and signatures by nuclear medicine physicians.
• Position and prep patients for procedures and operate equipment.
• Perform procedures including radiopharmaceutical injections under radiologist supervision.
• Assist patients during procedures and maintain safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records and use PACS systems.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

ARRT CNMT

BLS

1 year experience

Education

AR...T(N) or NMTCB-CNMT certification

State licensing where required

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Encinitas, California.

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for an immediate travel opening in Encinitas, CA. The right NMT must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

Tasks

As an NMT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Attain required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physicians
• Transfer, position, and instruct patients in preparation for procedures
• Operate the scanner or gamma scintillation camera.
• Perform procedures including injecting radiopharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a radiologist
• Provide assistance to patients during procedures
• Ensure the environment is safe at all times for patients and staff by following safety and radiation disposal procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (N) National Certification with registration in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB-CNMT, and state-specific licensing when required.

NMTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. NMTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: NMTCB (CNMT), BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1508736. 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: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMT RAD - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1