Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,031 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Mission Viejo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Nuclear Medicine Technologist / PET-CT – Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Start Date: June 30, 2026

Location: Southern California acute care facility

Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour or 5x8-hour format (variable start times 07:00 - 09:00). Rotating weekend shifts, post-shift and weekend call coverage required. 13-week assignment.

Highlights:

• Work primarily in PET-CT with potential to support Nuclear Medicine department as needed
• Reduced non-billable orientation (0 hours versus standard 40 hours)
• 426-bed Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Epic charting system and Siemens equipment (Symbia SPECT-CT, Biograph Horizon PET-CT)
• Average 6-7 PET-CT scans daily and 9 general nuclear medicine studies per day
• Free parking provided

Requirements:

• Valid California Nuclear Medicine Technologist license
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience with at least 6 months PET experience (required)
• First-time travelers accepted with 2+ years of experience
• PET certification preferred but not required with demonstrated PET experience
• Epic and Siemens equipment experience highly preferred
• Must be willing to float between Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT as needed
• Two professional references covering one year within the last three years

Why Join Us?

This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious Magnet hospital environment with advanced imaging technology. You'll gain diverse experience working primarily in PET-CT while supporting general nuclear medicine procedures across various patient populations from neonates to geriatrics. The reduced orientation period allows you to maximize your assignment time while working with state-of-the-art Siemens equipment in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

American Consultants Job ID #18379549. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Radiology/Imaging:Nuclear Medicine Tech,07:00:00-23:50:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus