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GHR HealthcareFairfax, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fairfax, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Ultrasound Sonographer
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 19, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.13
Weekly
$2,205
Yearly (full-time)
$114,660
Contract length
26 weeks
Start date
08/31/2026

This job pays about $55.13/hour — 20% above the median for Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Virginia ($45.99/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, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Virginia right now

  • 21 open Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Virginia from 5 agencies, 6 of them in Fairfax.
  • Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $70.17/hour, median $57.23/hour.
  • Typical Ultrasound Sonographer pay in Virginia: $45.99/hour ($95,659/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($66.93/hour across 6 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Hospital Assignment in Fairfax, Virginia

Travel to Fairfax, VA for a rewarding pediatric cardiac sonography job in a hospital-based echocardiography team. This 26-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to support fetal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment near Washington, D.C.

Travel Sonographer Job Details

  • Position Type: Travel Sonographer / Travel Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
  • Setting: Hospital / Pediatric Cardiac Imaging
  • Location: Fairfax, VA
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • End Date: 02/27/2027
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
  • Shift Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,280
  • Weekend Expectations: None
  • Holiday Expectations: Closed on major holidays
  • EMR/PACS: Epic, PACS

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in pediatric sonography or pediatric echocardiography
  • Experience with echocardiographic studies across fetal congenital, pediatric heart disease, and adult congenital cases
  • Knowledge and experience with ECMO procedures, including bedside ECMO weans and catheter placement support
  • Strong understanding of congenital and unusual forms of non-congenital heart disease
  • BLS certification required
  • ARDMS certification required
  • Registry in Pediatric Echocardiography preferred
  • Fetal echo experience encouraged; adult echo experience is a plus
  • Ability to adapt quickly during a 1-2 week orientation period

Responsibilities

  • Perform echocardiographic studies for fetal, pediatric, and adult congenital patients
  • Support care across NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU settings
  • Recognize and triage emergent situations promptly and appropriately
  • Provide clear written communication to cardiologists and the care team
  • Assist with ECMO-related bedside procedures as needed
  • Maintain ultrasound equipment and ensure imaging workflows remain efficient and organized
  • Log and bill procedures accurately in the clinical systems
  • Deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital environment

Apply now to join this Fairfax, Virginia healthcare travel opportunity and advance your career in pediatric cardiac imaging.

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.

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