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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 Echocardiography Sonographer Job in Fairfax, VA

Join a dynamic hospital-based cardiovascular imaging team in Fairfax, Virginia, a highly desirable Northern Virginia location near the Washington, D.C. metro area. This travel sonographer job offers the opportunity to work with advanced pediatric, congenital, and fetal echocardiography cases while supporting exceptional patient care in NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU settings.

Job Details

  • Type: Travel Sonographer Assignment
  • Specialty: Pediatric Echocardiography / Hospital Sonography
  • Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,280
  • Setting: Hospital-based cardiovascular imaging with coverage across NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Location: Fairfax, VA 22031

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in pediatric sonography or cardiac sonography
  • ARDMS certification required
  • BLS certification required
  • Experience with ECMO procedures and bedside ECMO weans preferred
  • Strong knowledge of congenital heart disease and unusual non-congenital heart disease
  • Registry in Pediatric Echocardiography preferred
  • Fetal echo experience encouraged
  • Adult echo experience is a plus
  • Comfortable working with Epic and PACS systems

Responsibilities

  • Perform echocardiographic studies across fetal congenital, pediatric heart disease, and adult congenital cases
  • Support bedside ECMO weans and catheter placement as needed
  • Recognize and triage emergent situations promptly and appropriately
  • Provide clear written communication to cardiologists and interdisciplinary care team members
  • Maintain imaging equipment and support quality workflow standards
  • Accurately log and document procedures in clinical systems
  • Collaborate with care teams across NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU environments

Why This Travel Sonographer Job?

  • Work in a respected hospital imaging environment with complex pediatric and congenital echo cases
  • Gain valuable experience in a collaborative cardiovascular care setting
  • Enjoy a travel assignment in Fairfax, Virginia, with access to Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Apply now to join this rewarding travel pediatric sonographer opportunity in Fairfax, VA.

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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