Travel MRI Technologist
Hickory, NC
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,100/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
MRI Technologist position available in Hickory, North Carolina. This role involves performing magnetic resonance imaging examinations, supporting diagnostic procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. The assignment begins on August 31, 2026, with shift hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART), proficiency in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), minimum of 0 years of experience, and the ability to work at least 60 miles from the facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Competency in cardiac imaging.
- Float: Potential to float to outpatient imaging center (located a 5-minute drive from main campus).
- Additional Information: The role involves working with GE MRI equipment at the main campus, GE Mobile, and Open Hitachi MRI systems. The unit includes 1 MRI scanner, with an electronic health record system utilizing Cerner. The position may require participation in a weekend call rotation for STAT imaging requests.
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
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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.
About Hickory, NC
As a Travel MRI Technologist in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.
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