Travel X-Ray Tech Job in Des Moines, IA | Mids (5x8)
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
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X-Ray Tech in Des Moines, IA
Weekly Pay
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$2,526
Specialty
X-Ray Tech
Travel · Allied
Shift
Mids
5×8 hrs
Start Date
10/19
Flexible
Contract
14 wks
Renewable
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This travel X-Ray Tech job in Des Moines, IA with Advantis Medical is a 14-week travel X-Ray Tech contract at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. This role pays $2,526 per week and follows a Mids shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
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Location: Des Moines, IA 50309 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 14 Weeks
- Shift: Mids (5x8)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Perform ordered diagnostic X-ray exams across the assigned caseload
- Position patients and operate radiographic equipment, adjusting technique and collimation for each study
- Apply radiation-safety practices, including exposure optimization and ALARA principles
- Critique images for positioning and exposure quality, minimizing repeat exposures, and provide completed studies to radiologists
Travel X-Ray Tech Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent X-Ray Tech experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.
UnityPoint Health — Iowa Methodist Medical Center — Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Methodist offers allied travelers Level I trauma volume alongside a children's hospital and a kidney-transplant program.
- The cardiac-surgery program (open-heart and catheterization) calls for cath-lab technologists and perfusionists, with a coronary care unit. Read More
- Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma, plus LifeFlight, keep CT and interventional radiology in steady use.
- Blank Children's Hospital (Level III NICU, PICU) drives neonatal and pediatric respiratory-therapy demand.
- The John Stoddard Cancer Center supports radiation oncology and infusion services.
- The kidney-transplant program and a broad imaging service (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine) add transplant-OR and diagnostic caseloads, with PT/OT/SLP work at the Younker Rehabilitation Center.
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FAQs – Travel X-Ray Tech Jobs Near Des Moines, IA
What certifications are required for travel X-Ray Tech jobs?
Travel X-Ray Tech jobs typically require the following certifications and credentials, though exact requirements vary by facility and state:
- ARRT certification in Radiography (ARRT R)
- State imaging license (where required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
How much experience do I need for a travel X-Ray Tech job?
Experience requirements vary by facility, but many travel X-Ray Tech jobs require at least 2 years of recent diagnostic radiography experience in a hospital or similar clinical setting. Some assignments may also prefer experience with portable imaging, emergency department workflows, operating room cases, or fluoroscopy.
Is Des Moines a good location for travel X-Ray Tech jobs?
Yes. Des Moines is often a strong market for travel X-Ray Tech jobs due to consistent healthcare demand, a mix of hospital and outpatient settings, and competitive weekly pay packages. Many travelers choose Des Moines for its balance of career growth and lifestyle perks.
Where can I find other travel X-Ray Tech jobs near Des Moines, Iowa?
Explore the similar jobs section to compare additional travel X-Ray Tech assignments. Travel jobs are sorted by distance from Des Moines, making it easy to view other nearby available opportunities.
You can submit an “I’m Interested” request for each job that matches your preferences. Expressing interest in multiple jobs can give you more options.
How quickly do travel X-Ray Tech jobs fill in Des Moines, Iowa?
Travel X-Ray Tech jobs in Des Moines can be competitive, especially in high-demand specialties or desirable locations. Openings often move quickly once candidates are submitted, so having your profile ready and applying when you see a strong match can improve your chances of landing the assignment you want.
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA is the capital of Iowa and the hub of a flat, easy-driving metro that supports a broad, well-equipped care market across central Iowa. MRI, CT, and rehabilitation work spreads across the city and the ring of suburbs, tied into a metro economy built on insurance and finance. I-35 and I-80 bypass the north side, while I-235 loops through downtown past the State Capitol. The well-known skywalk system keeps winter commutes indoors and out of the cold. West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale are the usual residential bases, all a quick drive from the core. The cost of living runs below most metros its size, part of why travelers treat central Iowa as a place worth coming back to rather than passing through once.
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Travel X-Ray Tech · Des Moines, IA · $2,526 /wk