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Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist

GHR HealthcareApple Valley, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Apple Valley, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$68.75
Weekly
$2,475
Yearly (full-time)
$128,700
Start date
November 3, 2026

This job pays about $68.75/hour — 12% below the median for Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California ($78.07/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California right now

  • 30 open Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California from 4 agencies, 2 of them in Apple Valley.
  • Pay in these listings: $62.04 – $105/hour, median $78.86/hour.
  • Typical Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in California: $78.07/hour ($162,386/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($83.73/hour across 22 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Apple Valley, California

Apply for a 13-week travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist assignment in Apple Valley, CA, providing diagnostic imaging services in an acute care hospital. Join a collaborative nuclear medicine team, work a consistent daytime schedule, and gain experience with stress testing and other nuclear medicine procedures. This California healthcare opportunity offers a manageable daily caseload, scenic high-desert mountain views, abundant outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the Inland Empire and greater Southern California.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,390–$2,560
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel healthcare assignment
  • Location: On-site in Apple Valley, California
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital
  • Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week; variable start times of 6:00 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. A five 8-hour shift option may also be available.
  • Shift Duration: 10-hour days
  • Weekly Hours: 40 hours
  • Start Date: November 3, 2026
  • Daily Caseload: Approximately 5–12 patients
  • Call Requirement: Weekend call required
  • Charting System: Epic

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Current California state license or authorization to practice as required for the role
  • ARRT certification
  • NMTCB certification
  • Current BLS certification
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with radiology, cardiology, and other clinical teams
  • Willingness to participate in weekend call coverage
  • First-time travel technologists are welcome to apply

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities

  • Perform routine nuclear medicine imaging procedures safely and accurately
  • Support nuclear medicine stress testing and related diagnostic imaging studies
  • Prepare patients, explain procedures, verify clinical information, and promote patient comfort
  • Administer and handle radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable safety standards and departmental protocols
  • Operate, monitor, and perform basic quality checks on nuclear medicine equipment
  • Acquire, process, document, and transmit diagnostic images using Epic and department systems
  • Maintain radiation safety practices and comply with regulatory requirements
  • Communicate significant findings or technical concerns promptly to the appropriate care team

Apply now to join this collaborative nuclear medicine team and take the next step in your California travel healthcare career.

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