Travel Radiology Nurse Jobs

For jobs available on NurseFly as of Saturday, April 10th 2021, the average weekly pay for Radiology Nurse jobs is $2,221, but can pay up to $4,140 per week. In 2021, Radiology Nurses jobs on Nursefly paid a gross average weekly pay of $1,984 per week working an average of 36 hours per week. This includes non-taxable compensation like living stipends, meal stipends, and housing which add up to an average value of $1,247 per week.

The agencies on NurseFly that currently have the most Radiology Nurse jobs are Aureus Medical Group - Nursing (38), Stability Healthcare (37), and TotalMed Staffing (36).

Unlike interventional radiology nurses, who perform minimally invasive therapeutic procedures using imaging guidance, radiology nurses work in a diagnostic or screening capacity and assist cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Specifically, radiology nurses assess and care for patients before, during, and after radiation therapy or diagnostic imaging procedures, such as x-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and CT scans.

Radiology nurses may work in a variety of settings, but many of them work in hospitals, medical centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities. They also may work in outpatient imaging clinics or specialized facilities with imaging services, such as pulmonary clinics or women’s health facilities. Most healthcare facilities employing radiology nurses have high patient turnovers, so they usually work with patients of varying ages and backgrounds each day. Radiology nurses may focus on diagnostic, interventional, or oncology radiology, which further guides them to a specific work setting.

Good radiology nurses have a high level of technical expertise, advanced knowledge of radiologic science, and strong computer literacy skills. Because they care for a large, transient patient population of varying ages, they must be adaptable with keen critical thinking and assessment skills to determine each patient’s unique needs. They’re highly organized and skilled multi-taskers to ensure each patient receives the best of care. Good radiology nurses also have excellent communication skills that enable them to communicate with a wide array of patients and other members of an interdisciplinary team. Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy are top qualities to ensure patients receive the comfort they need while undergoing difficult procedures.

Prospective radiology nurses must complete either an associate degree or a Bachelor of Science in nursing from an accredited program. Graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN exam and complete all state licensing requirements to earn RN licensure. They also must earn Basic Life Support certification and possibly Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Although not required, RNs may pursue Certified Radiology Nurse credentialing through the Radiologic Nursing Certification Board and/or a Master of Science in Nursing degree to advance their careers. Many radiology travel nurse positions require two years of recent radiology experience.