Travel MRI Technologist - $3,048 per week
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Start: November 16, 2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Employment Type: Travel | Job ID: P-766001
Assignment Overview
American Traveler is hiring an MRI Technologist for an evening shift contract role in a dynamic MRI department with six scanners (currently operating five), including GE and Siemens systems. The position involves treating outpatient, inpatient, and ED patients across a wide range of cases including implantable devices, neuro, oncology, musculoskeletal, ventilated, sedated, whole body, and cardiac. Patient ratio is 1:1 with no floating required outside the MRI unit.
Schedule
- Evening shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (8‑hour shifts, 40 hours/week)
- Weekend rotation: maximum every 3rd weekend with on‑call Saturday and Sunday nights 21:00–06:30
- Backup on‑call: Saturday and Sunday 06:30–21:00 with 30‑minute response time
- Weekend on‑call occurs approximately once every 8 weeks with a compensatory weekday off
- Rotating weekly responsibility for first‑shift backup on‑call
Work Environment & Responsibilities
- Weekly census of 250–300 patients
- Operate GE and Siemens MRI equipment (GE Discovery 750W, Siemens Aera, Siemens Magnetom Skyra)
- Use McKesson PACS and EPIC EMR
- Image patients with implantable devices, neuro, oncology, musculoskeletal, ventilated, sedated, whole body, and cardiac conditions
- Collaborate with a team of experienced Technologists and Imaging Assistants with Lead Tech/Coordinator support
- Traveler will never work alone on the unit
- Three days of orientation provided
Requirements
- 3–5 years of MRI experience required
- BLS and ARRT‑MR or ARMRIT certification required
- State license if applicable
- Experience with GE and Siemens MRI equipment required
- Experience with EPIC EMR required
- Experience with GE Discovery 750W, Siemens Aera, Siemens Magnetom Skyra, and McKesson PACS required
- Minimum 12 months of core MRI work experience, with most recent experience within the last year
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
- Candidate’s middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
- COVID‑19 vaccination required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with implantable devices, neuro, oncology, musculoskeletal, ventilated, sedated, whole body, and cardiac patient populations
- Breast MRI, Breast MRI Biopsy, and Cardiac MRI experience
Additional Information
- Holiday coverage based on unit needs, not required
- Scrubs may be any professional color
- Free parking available
- First‑time travelers will be considered
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules
- Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
Pay
Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
- Generous 401(k) match
- Substantial housing stipends
- 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry‑free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.