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Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist

GHR HealthcareRichmond, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Richmond, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$66.53
Weekly
$2,395
Yearly (full-time)
$124,540
Contract length
8 weeks
Start date
November 23, 2026

This job pays about $66.53/hour — 36% above the median for Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Virginia ($48.95/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 Virginia right now

  • 6 open Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Virginia from 2 agencies, 3 of them in Richmond.
  • Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $73.19/hour, median $66.91/hour.
  • Typical Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Virginia: $48.95/hour ($101,816/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.55/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job – Richmond, VA

Seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist for an 8-week travel contract in Richmond, Virginia. Join a hospital-based nuclear medicine department and support high-quality patient imaging on a consistent weekday schedule. Located in Richmond’s 23219 area, this opportunity offers access to a vibrant capital-city community with historic character, riverfront scenery, cultural attractions, and convenient urban amenities.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details

  • Location: Richmond, Virginia
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310–$2,480
  • Assignment Type: Travel contract
  • Start Date: November 23, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 8 weeks
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday; 5 shifts per week
  • Shift: 8-hour day shifts beginning at either 7:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.
  • Work Setting: On-site, hospital-based nuclear medicine department

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current NMTCB certification or ARRT(N) credentials
  • Active Virginia license or compact-state license in hand at the time of submission, as applicable
  • EPIC charting experience required
  • Siemens nuclear medicine equipment experience required
  • Experience working in a Level I trauma setting required
  • Ability to work the full Monday–Friday schedule and assigned day shift
  • Two professional references
  • BSN preferred

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities

  • Perform nuclear medicine examinations and diagnostic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
  • Prepare patients, verify orders, explain procedures, and promote comfort and safety throughout each examination.
  • Handle and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with department policy, regulatory requirements, and scope of practice.
  • Operate and troubleshoot Siemens nuclear medicine equipment while maintaining image quality and patient safety.
  • Document procedures and patient information accurately in EPIC and other required systems.
  • Apply radiation safety practices for patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Float within the Nuclear Medicine Technologist scope of practice when department needs require additional support.

Apply now for this travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity in Richmond, Virginia, and join a collaborative hospital-based imaging team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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