Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Los Alamitos, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,320/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist position located in Los Alamitos, California. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves performing various nuclear medicine imaging procedures, including PET scans, while adhering to safety and operational protocols within a hospital or healthcare facility environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a 1-hour meal break, requiring 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California State License in-hand when applying, ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification, NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification, BLS (Basic Life Support), PET (Positron Emission Tomography) certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card, and EPIC experience noted in work history.
- Certifications: All required certs must be in-hand when applying.
- Experience: No minimum years of experience explicitly required; however, preferred candidates have 1 year of experience in nuclear medicine procedures.
- Additional Information:
- Skill set includes adult, GE, PET scan, starting and maintaining intravenous lines, handling and disposal of radioactive materials, and performing whole body and skull to thigh FDG (fluorodeoxyglucose) procedures.
- EMR (Electronic Medical Records) experience with EPIC is required.
- No Nursys or background hits accepted.
- No RTO (Reasonable Time Off) within the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum of 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract is highly preferred.
- RTO requests must be included in the submittal and cannot be changed once sent for review.
- Modules are billable, averaging 4-8 hours, completed during orientation or at home post-start, and are self-reported.
- The manager may or may not conduct an interview; candidates should be agreeable to this process.
- Vaccinationsincluding COVID-19 with booster and flu vaccineare required with no exemptions.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Los Alamitos, CA
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