Travel Nuclear Med Tech Jobs in California
Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients and operate gamma cameras, SPECT, and PET/CT scanners to produce functional images of organs and tissues. They follow strict radiation safety protocols for handling radioactive materials and perform quality control on imaging equipment. Travel nuclear med techs work in hospital nuclear medicine departments and PET centers. Openings are distributed across 5 cities in California, with no single market area accounting for more than a third of positions. Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 40 hours per week. The current shift mix is 7 day.
Pay Range
Based on 7 current Nuclear Med Tech assignments in California.
Pay across Nuclear Med Tech assignments in California is relatively consistent, with a $386 weekly spread between the lowest and highest packages. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,739 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $33/hr.
Cities with Openings
Licensing & Credential Requirements
Travel Nuclear Med Tech positions require active ARRT certification in the appropriate modality. Most facilities also expect current BLS certification through the American Heart Association. California requires a CRT (California Radiology Technologist) certificate issued by the CDPH Radiologic Health Branch. Fluoroscopy permits are required for certain modalities. Either ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) certification is accepted at most facilities. PET/CT experience is increasingly required, especially at oncology-focused centers. Radiation safety officer certification is a plus for smaller departments where the tech manages compliance. Submit your CRT application through the CDPH Radiologic Health Branch as soon as you have an offer — temporary permits are not routinely issued for radiologic technologists.
All Nuclear Med Tech Jobs in California
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Med Tech | Los Angeles, CA | $3,175/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Nuclear Med Tech | Apple Valley, CA | $3,155/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Nuclear Med Tech | Visalia, CA | $3,140/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Nuclear Med Tech | Los Angeles, CA | $3,055/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Nuclear Med Tech | Santa Maria, CA | $3,052/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Nuclear Med Tech | Apple Valley, CA | $2,954/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Nuclear Med Tech | Tarzana, CA | $2,789/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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