MRI Technologist
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,195/weekOverview
- Start Date06/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
MRI Tech Travel/Contract Position
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Shift: Two 16-hour shifts per weekend (Saturday and Sunday), 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Float Requirement: Yes, may float to other nearby medical centers as needed
- Call Requirement: No
- Scheduling Type: Blocked
- Unit Orientation: 12 hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), hospital orientation during week one with mandatory daily classes
- Scrubs: Royal blue
- Special Equipment: GE and Siemens MRI machines
- Unit Systems: EPIC for medication, documentation, and communication
- Disaster Response: Contract staff may be assigned to Storm or Hurricane Teams and required to report during catastrophic events
Required Qualifications
- Valid MRI Technologist license in North Carolina
- Minimum 1 year of MRI Technologist experience within the last year
- Experience in an outpatient setting
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ARRT MR (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Magnetic Resonance) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric Outpatient MRI experience
- Abdominal Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) and Venography (MRV)
- MR Angio Lower Extremity with Bilateral Runoff
Compliance and Documentation Requirements
- Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days of start, including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
- Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Health Requirements:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
- Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year of start
- Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
- Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form required if titer negative/equivocal)
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (9/1–10/31)
- References: Two professional references within three years required for travel and acute care allied positions
- Employment Application: Must be uploaded to facility system
Orientation and Onboarding
- Must be fully available for orientation with no other commitments; missing any portion may delay or cancel start
- Final start date confirmed the Tuesday prior to start week
- Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire)
- Confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, hospital policies, and other facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed prior to start
- Completion of annual compliance training and medication safety modules required
- Corp ID and I-Learn account setup mandatory before start; proof of login required
Additional Notes
- Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract to centralized office or other units as needed
- Candidates must comply with all facility policies and training requirements, including disaster response readiness
- Floating to other units and facilities is expected as part of the role
This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel contract role with weekend extended shifts, advanced MRI skills, and flexibility to float between facilities.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel MRI Technologist in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
- Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
- Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.
- Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.
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