Travel Ultrasound Tech - General - $2,569 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Santa Monica, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a General Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer with 2+ years of experience and ARDMS certification for an evening shift assignment at an acute care hospital.

Details

• General diagnostic ultrasound department at an acute care hospital
• Performs general studies with no full vascular studies except when performed alongside general studies
• Performs focused vascular studies such as lower extremity DVT rule-outs in the Vascular Lab
• No full breast/mammography scans, though may perform axilla or breast scans on ED patients
• NICU baby head scans and first trimester OB scans
• Performs procedures including thoracentesis, paracentesis, kidney, and liver biopsies
• Uses Philips ultrasound equipment and PACS system
• Epic EMR required
• Evening shift, 5x8 hours, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Alternating weekend schedule with possible call/standby
• Standby call rotation Saturday 1500-0700 and Sunday 1500-0700
• No floating between like units required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS and ARDMS certification required (RDMS AB, OB, or B)
• RDMS-BR certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Familiarity with Trophon High Level Disinfection preferred
• Compact state license must be in hand at time of submission
• License required if applicable
• Skills should include OB/GYN (1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester), fetal anatomical survey, general abdominal ultrasound, small parts, and renal/pelvic imaging
• Experience with ultrasound-guided biopsy/fine needle aspiration procedures

Additional Information

• Beachside acute care hospital with 266 staffed beds
• Scrubs provided for OR/L&D/Cath Lab; RN scrubs are navy blue
• May be expected to float between sister facilities within the same state
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Returning former employees must wait at least 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a lower bill rate
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of submittal with minimal flexibility post-offer
• Candidates must be willing to commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year within the last 3 years are required
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-762259. 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 Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer - Sonography/Ultrasound

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.