Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs – San Pedro, California

Join a collaborative nuclear medicine team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist on a 13-week travel healthcare contract in San Pedro, California. This on-site California nuclear medicine job offers the opportunity to work independently in a low-volume, low-acuity acute care hospital while performing routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures. San Pedro is a scenic coastal community in the Los Angeles area, known for its harbor atmosphere, mild Southern California climate, and convenient access to regional attractions.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,500-$2,680
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital serving adult and geriatric patients
• Call: Rotational call may be available but is not routinely required; holiday call may be required when scheduled
• Weekend Schedule: No regularly scheduled weekends unless participating in call coverage
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic preferred
• Additional Details: Occasional floating to nearby affiliated locations may be required. Scrub color is flexible.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Current ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Current BLS certification
• Current CNMT certification; NMTCB or CNMT credentials may be accepted as applicable
• Active California license or authorization required for practice, in hand before the assignment begins
• Recent Los Angeles County fire card issued within the past 30 days
• Experience working independently in a hospital-based nuclear medicine department
• Ability to complete required orientation and compliance modules before the start of the assignment

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures for adult and geriatric patients
• Conduct bone, brain, renal, liver, whole-body, thyroid uptake, ventilation/perfusion, cardiac stress, parathyroid, and PET imaging procedures
• Administer and monitor pharmacologic and exercise stress agents, including adenosine, Persantine, and regadenoson-based protocols as qualified
• Start and maintain IV access while following appropriate patient safety and infection-control practices
• Store, handle, document, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment and support quality imaging workflows
• Provide compassionate patient care, explain procedures clearly, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Work collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary staff while maintaining a safe, organized department
• Participate in approved call coverage and float support when assigned

Apply now for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel contract in San Pedro, California, near Los Angeles.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.