Radiology & Imaging
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging across neuro, MSK, abdominal, cardiac, and breast protocols. Coil selection, patient screening, and advanced sequences.
Credential Required
ARRT (MR)
Typical Weekly Pay
$2,400–$3,200
Assignment Length
13 Weeks
Top Settings
Hospital & Outpatient
The Role
What you'll do on assignment.
As a travel MRI technologist, you operate magnetic resonance imaging systems to produce detailed images of the brain, spine, musculoskeletal system, abdomen, and cardiovascular structures. You select appropriate coils, manage patient screening for MRI safety, and execute complex pulse sequences.
Travel MRI assignments typically place you in hospital imaging departments, outpatient imaging centers, or mobile MRI units. You may perform neuro, MSK, abdominal, cardiac, or breast MRI protocols depending on the facility's case mix and scanner capabilities.
Because Cuready understands imaging professionals, your recruiter knows the difference between a 1.5T community hospital scanner and a 3T academic research facility. They match you to assignments that align with your coil experience and protocol proficiency.
Why Cuready
Your specialty, our expertise.
Imaging-Specialized Recruiters
Your recruiter has placed travel MRI techs before. They understand the difference between neuro-heavy academic centers and outpatient MSK clinics, and ensure your assignments match your scanner platform experience.
Transparent Pay, Every Time
We break down your full package from day one — base pay, housing stipend, travel reimbursement, and take-home total. No surprises mid-assignment. Your recruiter negotiates for what your credential and experience actually command.
One Contact, Every Assignment
No call centers. No handoffs. You have one dedicated recruiter from first conversation through your final paycheck — available to handle licensing questions, housing issues, or anything that comes up mid-assignment.
Requirements
Ready to travel? Here's what you need.
Required
- ARRT (MR) certification — active and in good standing
- BLS certification — current AHA or equivalent
- 1+ year MRI experience — within the last 2 years
Preferred
- Multi-platform scanner experience — GE, Siemens, or Philips
- Cardiac MRI experience — advanced cardiac sequences
Training & Education
Your path to the field.
From radiography foundations to MRI specialization — what the professional journey looks like for magnetic resonance imaging.
Your recruiter knows this pathway.
Because Cuready is built by healthcare professionals, we understand what each credential means and how to match your training to the right assignments.
MRI technologists typically begin with a JRCERT-accredited radiography program, then pursue post-primary MRI training through structured clinical hours and coursework in MRI physics, cross-sectional anatomy, pulse sequences, and MRI safety protocols.
The primary credential is ARRT (MR) — a post-primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Some technologists enter MRI through ARMRIT certification, which provides a direct MRI pathway without prior radiography training.