Traveling Nuclear Medicine Tech

Job Title: Traveling Nuclear Medicine Tech (#441217)

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The technologist will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate radiation detection and imaging equipment, acquire high-quality nuclear medicine studies, and provide patient care across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in accordance with departmental procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent.
• Current NV state Nuclear Medicine license required. Candidate must have NV license in hand prior to start date.
• Certification: AART or RCIS required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of nuclear medicine technologist experience required.
• Experience working with scintillation cameras, radiation detection equipment, and nuclear medicine information systems.
• Experience providing nuclear medicine services across age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and nursing staff regarding scheduling, patient preparation, and exam selection.
• Ability to perform minor clerical duties and to follow state and federal radiopharmaceutical handling regulations.
• Preferred: Experience in high-volume hospital or trauma center settings and familiarity with ordering radiopharmaceuticals and coordinating vendor repairs.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 0600-1700 (scheduled as 4x10s, 0630–1700 noted in facility template; schedule may rotate days of the week).
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40.
• Call requirements: No routine call; participation in call may occur at supervisor discretion during short staffing. Schedule can include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts.
• Floating: Travelers may be required to float to meet organizational needs up to competency level.
• Additional scheduling notes: May be required to work major holidays and pick up one additional shift during schedule period. Facility retains right to cancel shifts for low census as specified by contract terms.

Location Highlights

Reno, NV offers outdoor recreation and urban amenities within short drives. The city sits near Lake Tahoe, approximately 30 miles west, and is within 1–2 hours of multiple state parks such as Washoe Lake State Park and Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe. Reno provides access to ski resorts like Mount Rose and numerous mountain biking and hiking trails in the Sierra Nevada foothills, typically a 20–60 minute commute. The downtown Riverwalk district and the Truckee River offer dining, arts venues, and year-round festivals, supporting an urban lifestyle with outdoor-adventure opportunities. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is minutes from downtown, providing regional and national transit connections. The area suits clinicians seeking a mix of suburban and outdoor-oriented living with relatively short drives to major natural landmarks and recreational destinations.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We offer comprehensive benefits and support for traveling clinicians. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants to provide additional information and next steps. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.