Travel Radiology Tech MRI Tech Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Radiology Tech – MRI specialist for a hospital-based travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Start date 09/21/2026, duration 13 weeks with guaranteed hours and an 5x8 evening shift.

This travel role requires an Illinois RN license and CPR/BLS, ACLS certifications, plus ICU/ED/imaging certifications as listed. Responsibilities include performing MRI exams, positioning patients, selecting appropriate coils and sequences, administering contrast, and

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license required.
• CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Ability to work in a hospital-based travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations across appropriate patient populations, following physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Position patients and select coils, sequences, and imaging parameters to obtain diagnostic MRI images.
• Screen for contraindications and safety hazards, ensure patient comfort and monitor during exam.
• Administer contrast as ordered and monitor for adverse reactions per policy.
• Maintain documentation in RIS/PACS and verify orders and labeling.
• Adhere to infection control and MRI safety procedures; participate in on-call rotation (~1 week every 6 weeks).

Skills

MRI imaging

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

On-call rotation

Education

Illinois RN license

CPR/BLS

ACLS

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Overview

Radiology Tech – MRI specialist needed for a travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Start date: 09/21/2026. Duration: 13 contract weeks with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Pay: $3,107 to $3,230 per week. Shift: 5x8 evenings. This assignment takes place in a hospital setting and is managed as a temporary travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $3,107–$3,230 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 evenings
• Start date: 09/21/2026
• Work setting: hospital-based travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations across appropriate patient populations, following physician orders and departmental protocols
• Position patients and select appropriate coils, sequences, and imaging parameters to obtain diagnostic-quality MRI images
• Screen for contraindications and safety hazards, ensure patient comfort, provide hearing protection, and monitor patients throughout the exam
• Administer contrast as ordered and monitor for adverse reactions in accordance with facility policy and safety standards
• Maintain accurate documentation in the radiology information system and PACS, verify orders, and ensure proper image labeling and storage
• Adhere to infection control, radiation and MRI safety procedures, and participate in on-call rotation as required (average of 1 week every 6 weeks)

Requirements

• Licenses and Certification: Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS Card; ACLS
• Unit/Clinical Certifications (as listed in job notes): Intensive Care Unit; Progressive Care Unit; Progressive Care Unit Stepdown; Cardiac Services; Cardiac Catheterization; Cardiac Care Decision Unit; Interventional Imaging; SDS Procedure Room; Electrocardiology; OP Cardiovascular Center; Intermediate Care Unit; ACLS-Fetal Assessment-Monitoring-NRP; Birthing Center; ACLS-PALS Emergency Room; Recovery Room; NRP-Mother Baby / Neonatal ICU; NRP-PALS; Pediatrics; Infusion Center / CTC-Radiation / Infusion Therapy Services; NIHSS; and related Medical/Surgical/ICU/ER certifications as noted
• Education and Experience: Education and specific clinical experience not explicitly listed beyond the certifications above; ability to work in a hospital-based travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• Benefits and assignment support information not provided in the posting

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.