Location: Chicago, Illinois

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Day); occasional Saturdays as needed

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 PET and Nuclear Medicine scanning procedures for inpatients and outpatients with compassion and precision
• Prepare, handle, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals following strict radiation safety protocols
• Assess patients prior to procedures and monitor them during and after scanning to ensure safe, effective care
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs as needed for imaging procedures
• Document care accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR with providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Support rapid response, pharmacy, and radiology teams as required to prioritize patient safety
• Operate and troubleshoot GE PET equipment and support the growth of a new service line with attention to quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PET experience required, preferably in an adult/hospital setting
• Required certifications: BLS, CNMT, ARRT or NMTCB
• State License: Illinois (IL) required
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program required
• Demonstrated experience with GE imaging equipment required; Siemens experience preferred
• Competence in isolation precautions, starting/maintaining peripheral IVs, and safe handling/disposal of radioactive materials
• Comfortable with EPIC documentation and SBAR communication

Education

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging best practices
• Radiopharmaceutical preparation and radiation safety principles
• Patient assessment and safe patient handling
• Starting and maintaining peripheral IVs
• Experience with GE PET equipment (Siemens a plus)
• EPIC charting and SBAR communication
• Procedures such as HIDA, SPECT, Bone scans, MUGA, and Gastric Emptying

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move smooth and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for you and your family
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive team that values you, your safety, and your professional growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, Illinois

Explore Chicago during your time off. Walk or bike along Lake Michigan and the scenic Lakefront Trail, visit Millennium Park and the iconic Cloud Gate (the Bean), catch world-class exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago, or enjoy live shows and comedy downtown. Stroll the Chicago Riverwalk, take an architecture boat tour, spend a day at Navy Pier, or explore neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and the Magnificent Mile for dining and shopping. For weekend escapes, the nearby Indiana Dunes and suburban forest preserves offer hiking and beaches.

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