Travel Contract

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Alamogordo, NM
IDR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,766/week

Posted 8 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,766/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,520/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
License and certification reimbursement
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Work Experience

Allied Health Professional (1 year)

Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment in Alamogordo, NM. This is a full-time, hospital-based imaging role supporting cardiology and advanced nuclear medicine services.

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 5x8 Hour Day Shifts
Shift Times: Varies between

6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week

This position supports routine and advanced nuclear imaging procedures and requires strong technical competency and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging
Perform routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures
Support patient throughput and assist other imaging technologists as needed
Maintain radiation safety protocols for patients and staff
Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and report malfunctions
Participate in quality assurance (QA) activities and daily compliance logs
Ensure proper image processing and storage in PACS
Follow PACS downtime procedures and escalate technical issues appropriately
Adapt imaging and care techniques to meet individual patient needs

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification required
Active New Mexico state license (MIRTP/NMED) required
BLS certification (AHA required)
Minimum 1 year of clinical nuclear medicine experience preferred
Basic computer and PACS experience required

Additional Details

40 guaranteed hours per week
May be required to work other shifts or campuses as needed
Full-time hospital-based position
Ongoing education and competency maintenance expected
Backfill replacement position

Hospital-based Nuclear Medicine Tech role requiring ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification and active NM state license. Must be comfortable with advanced imaging procedures, PACS troubleshooting, and QA processes. Day shift with variable start times. 40 hours guaranteed. Experienced Nuclear Med Techs only.

Employer

IDR Healthcare

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1 nurse recommends working with IDR Healthcare

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Pros

Quick to response, and very helpful

Cons

None

Recommends working with IDR Healthcare

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About

IDR Healthcare is an awarding winning staffing firm that believes it is a privilege and awesome responsibility to serve those who selflessly care for others. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals to achieve their fullest potential both personally and professionally while they create positive change within the healthcare community. We exercise true grit, tenacity, and authenticity while embracing and ownership mindset to go above and beyond providing healthcare professionals a world class experience. We are employee owned and our travelers and clinicians earn shares/equity by just completing multiple assignments! We have been named SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firms and have won ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing for 11 consecutive years! This cements our commitment to clinician satisfaction earning top net promoter scores putting us in the top 2% of agencies in North America! Help us give back! For every booked assignment, proceeds are donated to St. Jude and Feeding America! Last year we raised over $18,000 for St. Jude and provided over 49,000 meals for children in need. #TravelFarWithIDR and see what it is all about!

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About Alamogordo, NM

As a Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Alamogordo, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Alamogordo's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 95°F, and winter lows can drop to around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Alamogordo.

Transportation

Alamogordo is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the desert climate.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Alamogordo.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering local and international cuisine.
The city has a growing art and music scene, and outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and exploring the nearby White Sands National Park are popular.

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