Location: Grass Valley, CA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Ongoing coverage beginning February 23, 2026; Day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; days to be scheduled (coverage includes Feb 23 and 24 and continued day coverage; schedule primarily weekday day shifts)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $385 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

• Provide comprehensive hospital radiology coverage, including ED and ICU imaging — your reads keep patient flow moving
• Rapidly interpret stroke CTs and activate appropriate protocols to support acute stroke care
• Perform image-guided procedures and bedside IR interventions such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, nephrostomy tube placement, intra-abdominal abscess drainage, and chest tube placement
• Carry out percutaneous biopsies (CT- and US-guided) including thyroid, lung, breast and other tissue biopsies
• Staff outpatient Building 4 when scheduled for contrasted CTs, MRI studies, and breast biopsy procedures
• Collaborate with radiology nurses, techs, and the regional group that handles overflow and after-hours reads to ensure continuity of care
• Document studies and procedures accurately in Cerner and participate in timely communication with clinical teams

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited Radiology residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology; Interventional Radiology fellowship or strong IR procedural experience preferred
• Proven procedural skills — able to perform lumbar punctures, biopsies, drains/centesis, chest tubes, nephrostomy tube placement and similar IR procedures
• Comfortable with acute care imaging workflows (stroke CT interpretation, ED and ICU studies) — this is a dealbreaker if absent
• Experience working with Cerner or similar EMR systems
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment (approx. ~50 studies/day and 4–6 procedures/day typical)
• Willingness to participate in both inpatient hospital coverage and scheduled outpatient imaging blocks

Education

• MD or DO (Radiology residency completed)
• Interventional Radiology fellowship preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong interpretation skills across CT, MRI, ultrasound and X-ray
• Expertise in stroke CT assessment and acute neuroimaging decision-making
• Proficiency in image-guided biopsy and drain techniques (CT and US guided)
• Familiarity with common IR procedures and managing procedural complications
• Effective communication with ED, ICU and surgical teams
• Comfort navigating Cerner for ordering, documenting and reporting

Benefits

• Malpractice coverage included during the assignment
• Supportive team environment with experienced radiology nurses and techs
• Opportunities for professional growth and varied acute care experience
• Travel support and local lodging assistance while on assignment
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support to get you onboarded
• Work with a large regional group for overflow and after-hours backup
• Meaningful, high-impact work interpreting stroke CTs and performing IR procedures
• Flexible short-term contract that fits busy clinicians looking for variety

Travel Perks: Explore Grass Valley, CA

Explore the charm of Grass Valley and the Sierra Foothills while on assignment. Stroll historic downtown Grass Valley and nearby Nevada City for quaint shops, farm-to-table dining and year-round community events. Enjoy outdoor adventures in the Tahoe National Forest — hiking, mountain biking and scenic trails are minutes away. In winter months, quick drives take you to ski areas and snow play; in summer, Lake Tahoe and nearby reservoirs offer boating and beaches. Catch local gold-rush history at Empire Mine State Historic Park, take easy weekend trips to Sacramento for museums and dining, or discover nearby wineries and breweries in the Sierra foothills.

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