Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 05-13-2026

End Date: 08-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); rotating night call required; every 3rd weekend coverage

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of nuclear medicine procedures (SPECT, bone, brain, liver, renal, tumor localization) with accuracy and patient-centered care
• Operate Siemens imaging equipment and run SPECT studies, including parathyroid and myocardial imaging
• Administer and monitor myocardial stress testing protocols (adenosine, pharmacologic agents, and exercise) safely and effectively
• Start and maintain IVs, perform venipuncture and ensure high-quality blood draws for diagnostic testing
• Handle, store and dispose of radioactive materials following radiation safety protocols and facility policies
• Document imaging procedures and patient data accurately in Epic and manage medication access through Pyxis
• Provide compassionate care across the lifespan — neonates to geriatrics — and adapt techniques for pediatric and adult patients
• Participate in rotating night call and every-third-weekend coverage while maintaining excellent clinical judgment and communication

Qualifications

• ARRT (N) and/or CNMT certification required
• Minimum 5 years’ Nuclear Medicine experience (unit does not accept first-time travelers)
• Current experience with Siemens imaging systems, Epic charting, and Pyxis preferred
• Proven ability to start and maintain IVs and perform venipuncture confidently
• Comfortable with nuclear cardiology procedures (myocardial perfusion, pharmacologic and exercise stress testing)
• Experience in hospital and clinic settings; previous charge or lead experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or Level II experience is a plus
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccine not required by facility

Education

• ARRT (N) and/or CNMT certification required
• Formal training in Nuclear Medicine (associate degree or certificate commonly expected)

Knowledge & Skills

• SPECT imaging and single-photon techniques (bone, brain, liver, renal, parathyroid)
• Myocardial perfusion imaging and stress testing (adenosine, persantine, exercise, pharmacologic stress)
• Thyroid studies including I-123 uptake and cancer surveys
• Renal flow and function studies including Lasix and Captopril protocols
• Lung scans (DTPA aerosol, perfusion, V/Q)
• Gastric emptying, HIDA and MUGA procedures
• Radiation safety, handling and disposal of radioactive materials
• Electronic charting in Epic and medication systems like Pyxis
• Strong IV/venipuncture skills and patient-centered communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off to recharge and come back ready to do great work
• Licensure and certification assistance and reimbursement to keep you current and credentialed
• Supportive team culture that values your experience and growth
• Paid orientation (40 hours) so you feel confident on day one
• Flexible scheduling notes (blocked day schedule with rotating call) for predictable work/life balance
• Professional development and training opportunities to sharpen your Nuclear Medicine skills

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

This is a travel/contract role — enjoy living in coastal Wilmington! Spend your downtime strolling the scenic Riverwalk and historic downtown, catch a sunset at Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach, tour the Battleship North Carolina, explore Airlie Gardens, sample local seafood and craft breweries, and take easy weekend trips to nearby state parks and waterfront attractions. The area blends charming history, outdoor adventures, and a lively dining and cultural scene.

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