Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,640 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 2 years of experience for a 13-week acute care assignment performing cardiac, SPECT, bone scan, and other nuclear medicine studies.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a Nuclear Medicine department with 1 scanner
• Common studies include cardiac, SPECT, bone scan, bleed studies, and gastric emptying
• Average of 5–10 scans/studies per day
• Uses GE equipment, Cerner EMR, RadNet, and Merge Unity PACS
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Rotating weekday on-call after 4:30 PM and rotating weekend call
• Rotating on-call holiday coverage required
• May be required to float to a sister facility approximately 6.5 miles away

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience
• Active BLS and CA Nuclear Medicine Technology License (NMTL) required; pending licenses or certifications will not be accepted
• License required if applicable
• A driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Teal scrubs required
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• 12-hour orientation provided
• Radiologist is on-site; department is led by a Lead Tech
• No RRAs are utilized in this department

American Traveler Job ID #P-693429. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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.