Local Contract MRI Technologist - $51 per hour

American Traveler is seeking a local contract MRI Technologist for a local contract job in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MRI Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a MRI Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience and ARRT MR certification for a 13-week contract at an acute care hospital setting supporting outpatient, inpatient, and ED patients.

Details

• MRI department supports outpatient, inpatient, and ED patient populations
• Performs general MR exams; excludes invasive procedures requiring anesthesia support, breast MRIs, prostates, and biopsies
• Patient ratio of 1:2 on days/mids with an average daily census of 18 patients in a 151-bed facility
• Required abdomen and pelvis imaging skills: Abdomen, MRA, MRV, Female Pelvis, MRCP, and Male Pelvis
• Required cardiovascular imaging skills: MR Aortogram, MR Pulmonary, and MR Angio Lower Extremity with Bilateral Runoff
• Required head and neck imaging skills: Brain, Cranial Nerves, Face/Soft Tissue Neck, Head MRA, Head MRV, Neck MRV, and Orbits
• Required musculoskeletal imaging skills: Foot, Hand, Hip/Bony Pelvis, Knee, Lower and Upper Extremity Long Bones, Shoulder, Sternum, and Temporomandibular Joint with/without contrast
• Required spine imaging skills: Cervical, Lumbar, Sacrum/Coccyx, Spine Trauma, Thoracic, and Thoracic MRA
• Required special imaging procedures: CINE, Diffusion (non-brain), Gradient Echo Imaging, Image Post-Processing (ADC mapping, subtraction), MIP, MRP, Spin Echo Images, Surface Coils, and T-1/T-2 Weighted Images
• Equipment includes Medrad injector and GE Voyager; competency with GE equipment is required
• EMR systems include Epic (required), Pyxis, Visage, PACS, SBAR, and Microsoft Teams
• 5x8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• One rotating weekend call requirement with a call shift of 7:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• No float requirement

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of MRI technologist experience required
• ARRT (MR) and BLS certifications required; license required if applicable
• Experience in adult acute care, adult ICU, adult outpatient, and ER/trauma settings required
• Proficiency with contrast media preparation and/or administration, starting peripheral IVs, and isolation precautions required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a different pay rate
• Previously employed permanent, PRN, or EP staff at this health system must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Orientation is approximately 40 hours; pre-start modules of 8–10 hours are required and must be completed annually
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved thereafter as long as it does not fall on a holiday
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Candidates must be fully available with no other commitments during the first week, as the start day may be Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday depending on class and trainer availability
• Royal blue scrubs are required; scrubs are not provided
• Travel pairs are allowed but must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Preferred experience includes pediatric acute care and pediatric outpatient settings

American Traveler Job ID #P-707545. Posted job title: Travel MRI Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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.