MRI Technologist
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,662/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- 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: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule
- Shift: Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM (4x10-hour shifts)
- No on-call requirement
- Must be available to work one holiday per 13-week contract (rotational basis)
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
- Locals not accepted; first-time travelers accepted
Required Certifications & Licenses
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
- ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification required
- State license verification required (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
Required Clinical Skills & Experience
- Experience with Siemens MRI equipment required
- Epic electronic health record experience required
- Work settings: Adult Acute Care, Adult Outpatient, ER/Trauma
- Imaging experience with:
- Abdomen/Pelvis
- Diffusion (non-brain)
- Gradient Echo Imaging
- Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP)
- Multiplanar Reconstruction (MRP)
- Perfusion
- Spin Echo Images
- Surface Coils
- T1 and T2 Weighted Images
- Spine, Head and Neck
- Musculoskeletal
- Radiation safety knowledge required
Floating Requirements
- May be required to float to other nearby facilities within the same city
Required Documentation & Compliance
- Valid Driver’s License/State ID with an address more than 100 miles from the facility is required within 48 hours of signing
- E-Verify or attestation required
- 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, completed within 1 year of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions
- Education verification of highest earned degree required
- Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming freedom from communicable diseases
- Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) or chest X-ray within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Fit test for mask within 1 year of start, updated annually (if applicable)
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Required immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
- Varicella
- Flu vaccination documentation or signed declination with masking during flu season
- Professional photo for badge (no selfies or filters, plain background)
- Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
- Orientation manual review and acknowledgment required before start
References & History
- Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
- Complete employment application/resume required
- Annual update of skills checklist required
Requirements/Qualifications
- MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
- MRI Technologist experience within the last year
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification
- Experience working in an Acute Care setting
- Experience working in an Outpatient setting
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Additional Notes
- Prior travel experience is not required
- This is an evening shift position with no call responsibilities
- Must comply with facility radius rules for travel distance from home address
- Floating may include multiple nearby hospital locations within the city
This position is ideal for MRI Technologists with Siemens and Epic experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in an acute care, Level I Trauma Center environment.
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 Roanoke, VA
As a Travel MRI Technologist in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
- Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Roanoke is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and trolleys, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Roanoke has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.
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