Travel CT Tech - $2,611 per week in Mission Viejo, CA

You'll perform an average of 6-12 PET/CT scans and 9 general nuclear medicine studies daily, including cardiac imaging, bone scans, renal studies, and more. This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work with advanced nuclear medicine and PET/CT technology while caring for a diverse patient population in Southern California.

Job Opportunity – Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Start Date: November 3, 2026

Location: Mission Viejo, California

Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30). Includes rotating weekend shifts, weekday and weekend call coverage, and occasional overtime. Variable shift start times as early as 7:00 AM. On-call coverage from 17:30 to 07:00. Typically 1 weekend per month, up to 3-4 weekends per 13-week contract. Must be available to work 3 of 5 major holidays.

Highlights:

• 91-day travel assignment at a 488-bed acute care hospital
• PET/CT experience highly preferred; primary shift in Nuclear Medicine with potential float to PET as needed
• Work with state-of-the-art Siemens equipment including SYMBIA SPECT/CT and BIOGRAPH HORIZON PET/CT
• Diverse patient population including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Epic charting system; free parking provided
• May float between two sister facilities in the area as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience required
• Active California license or Compact license (must be in hand at submission)
• BLS certification required
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification required
• CT Advanced Certification preferred
• PET experience highly preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Experience with Siemens equipment strongly preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work with advanced nuclear medicine and PET/CT technology while caring for a diverse patient population in Southern California. You'll perform an average of 6-12 PET/CT scans and 9 general nuclear medicine studies daily, including cardiac imaging, bone scans, renal studies, and more. The position includes 16 hours of orientation and provides comprehensive support with guaranteed hours and flexible scheduling options. All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application for consideration.