Travel Radiology Nurse Jobs

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Radiology Nurse jobs are TotalMed Staffing (14), OneStaff Medical (13), and Supplemental Health Care (12).

As of Friday, May 3rd 2024, Vivian has 23 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $76 per hour.

As of Friday, May 3rd 2024, Vivian has 5 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 per hour on average, and up to $100 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Radiology Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Radiology nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients undergoing various diagnostic imaging procedures or radiation therapy. Sometimes called radiologic nurses or medical imaging nurses, these nurses play a vital role in helping diagnose and treat a wide array of conditions and diseases, so they’re always in demand. Radiology nursing can be a highly rewarding career path for nurses wanting to support patients during vulnerable, potentially life-changing moments.

Unlike interventional radiology nurses, who perform minimally invasive therapeutic procedures using imaging guidance, radiology nurses work in a diagnostic or screening capacity and assist cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Specifically, radiology nurses assess and care for patients before, during, and after radiation therapy or diagnostic imaging procedures, such as x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and CT scans.

Radiology nurses may work in a variety of settings, but many of them work in hospitals, medical centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities. They also may work in outpatient imaging clinics or specialized facilities with imaging services, such as pulmonary clinics or women’s health facilities. Most healthcare facilities employing radiology nurses have high patient turnovers, so they usually work with patients of varying ages and backgrounds each day. Radiology nurses may focus on diagnostic, interventional, or oncology radiology, which further guides them to a specific work setting.

Good radiology nurses have a high level of technical expertise, advanced knowledge of radiologic science, and strong computer literacy skills. Because they care for a large, transient patient population of varying ages, they must be adaptable with keen critical thinking and assessment skills to determine each patient’s unique needs. They’re highly organized and skilled multi-taskers to ensure each patient receives the best of care. Good radiology nurses also have excellent communication skills that enable them to communicate with a wide array of patients and other members of an interdisciplinary team. Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy are top qualities to ensure patients receive the comfort they need while undergoing difficult procedures.

Prospective radiology nurses must complete either an associate degree or a Bachelor of Science in nursing from an accredited program. Graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN exam and complete all state licensing requirements to earn RN licensure. They also must earn Basic Life Support certification and possibly Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Although not required, RNs may pursue Certified Radiology Nurse credentialing through the Radiologic Nursing Certification Board and/or a Master of Science in Nursing degree to advance their careers. Many radiology travel nurse positions require two years of recent radiology experience.

Radiology nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), among others.

Some healthcare employers may prefer radiology nurse job candidates with Certified Radiologic Nurse (CRN), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Having a Certified Radiologic Nurse (CRN) validates your knowledge and skills as a radiology nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.