MRI Technologist
Hickory, NC
Cross Country Allied
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
MRI Technologist position available in a healthcare facility located in the region, focusing on cardiac imaging. This role supports the imaging department by performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures, including stroke MRI with anesthesia. The schedule is dayshift, and the assignment is suitable for candidates with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART), MRI experience, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Local candidates or those residing 60 miles or more from the facility will be considered.
- Preferred Qualifications: Competency in cardiac imaging procedures.
- Float: Potential to float to outpatient imaging center located five minutes from the main campus.
- Additional Information: The position involves working within a busy MRI department that includes GE equipment at the main campus, mobile MRI units, and open MRI systems. The role requires adherence to imaging protocols, proper patient handling, and collaboration with anesthesia teams for stroke MRI procedures. The assignment runs from October 12, 2026, to January 11, 2027.
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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