Travel Radiology Tech Jobs in Tennessee

Tennessee has consistent demand for travel radiology techs, and the state’s combination of major academic centers, large regional systems, and Level I trauma programs means there’s real variety in what you can take on here. Nashville’s healthcare corridor is one of the most active in the Southeast. Memphis runs a major pediatric and adult system with serious imaging volume. Knoxville and Chattanooga add regional depth. If you’ve got your ARRT and you’re ready to move, Tennessee is a market worth taking seriously.

Junxion Med Staffing was founded by a traveling surgical tech who knew firsthand what it meant to show up at a new facility without the right support behind you. Allied health travelers at Junxion aren’t an afterthought. Your recruiter understands the credentialing process, knows which facilities have the best traveler programs, and won’t send your profile somewhere that doesn’t fit your background. Browse available positions at the Radiology Tech hub page, or start with how to become a traveling nurse if you’re working through the travel transition for the first time.

Why Tennessee for Travel Radiology Tech Jobs?

Tennessee is an NLC compact state, which applies to nursing licenses. For radiology techs, there’s no separate Tennessee state radiographer license required beyond your ARRT certification and facility credentialing documentation, which means you can move from contract offer to start date without a state licensing application slowing things down. That’s a meaningful advantage if you’re trying to stack assignments efficiently or move quickly on a contract that opens up.

The Tennessee market has depth beyond what the state’s reputation in healthcare might suggest. Nashville has grown into a genuine healthcare hub with major systems headquartered there, including HCA Healthcare, which operates a national network but has significant local hospital presence. Vanderbilt University Medical Center anchors Nashville’s academic side with a Level I trauma designation and a full diagnostic and interventional imaging program. Memphis has Methodist Le Bonheur, which includes Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, a strong option if you have pediatric imaging experience. Knoxville and Chattanooga add two more metro areas with active imaging departments, meaning Tennessee has enough geographic variety to keep travelers coming back. Cost of living is reasonable across all four markets, and your housing stipend goes further here than in many comparable Southeast states.

Top Facilities and Cities

• Nashville: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Tennessee’s flagship academic medical center and a Level I trauma center with one of the most active imaging programs in the state. Vanderbilt runs a full spectrum of diagnostic and interventional radiology with high case volume across general radiography, CT, fluoroscopy, and special procedures. Academic environment means complex cases, high expectations, and strong traveler demand year-round.
• Memphis: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare A major faith-based health system anchoring the Memphis metro, with Methodist University Hospital serving as the primary adult Level I trauma center and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital providing one of the top pediatric programs in the Mid-South. Radiology traveler demand spans both adult and pediatric imaging. Strong option for techs with pediatric experience or those looking to build it.
• Knoxville: UT Medical Center The University of Tennessee Medical Center is East Tennessee’s only Level I trauma center and the regional academic hub for the Knoxville area. Active imaging program with consistent traveler demand, particularly for general radiography and CT coverage. Knoxville has a lower cost of living than Nashville and a solid furnished rental market near the hospital corridor.
• Chattanooga: Erlanger Health System The flagship health system for the Chattanooga region and home to the Erlanger Level I Trauma Center. Erlanger runs an active radiology department with strong ED-adjacent imaging volume given the trauma designation. Chattanooga is one of Tennessee’s most underrated cities for travelers, with great outdoor access and an affordable housing market.

Pay and Benefits

Tennessee radiology tech travel contracts are competitive for the Southeast, and the lower cost of living across most of the state’s major markets means your total compensation goes further than the numbers alone suggest. Current contracts look like this:

• Average weekly pay: $2,045/week (range: $1,700 to $2,400 depending on facility, shift, modality experience, and case complexity)
• Housing stipend: Junxion provides a competitive housing stipend paid directly to you. Nashville runs higher than the rest of the state for furnished rentals, but Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga all have affordable short-term options well within the stipend. You manage your own housing, which means you pick your neighborhood and your setup for the full assignment.
• Meals and incidentals stipend: Tax-free M&IE included in your package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Travel reimbursement to and from assignment
• Completion bonuses on select contracts
• 401(k) with contribution options

Vanderbilt and Level I trauma center contracts typically pay toward the upper end of the range given the acuity and case volume. Night shift and weekend differentials vary by facility. Your Junxion recruiter will walk through the full package before you make any decision.

Licensing and Credentialing

Tennessee doesn’t require a separate state-issued license for radiologic technologists beyond your national ARRT certification, which simplifies the paperwork side of Tennessee contracts considerably. Your ARRT(R) credential and facility credentialing documentation are the primary requirements. This also means your timeline from offer to start date is shorter than in states with mandatory state licensure.

For Tennessee radiology tech contracts, have the following current and ready:

• ARRT(R): The primary national certification for radiologic technologists and the standard requirement across all Tennessee facilities. Must be current and in good standing. Advanced ARRT registries (CT, fluoroscopy, mammography) are beneficial if you have them and may open additional positions or pay tiers.
• BLS: Required universally. American Heart Association card, current before your start date.
• Modality-specific experience documentation: Tennessee facilities, particularly Vanderbilt and the Level I trauma centers, will verify your competency in the modalities you’ll be working in. General radiography and plain film experience is the floor. CT experience and fluoroscopy competency expand your contract options significantly. Document your modality hours and case types clearly in your traveler profile.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years radiology tech experience: Tennessee facilities expect travelers to work independently with minimal orientation. Academic and trauma center environments set the bar higher. Solid floor-level competency across routine exams and ED protocol is expected at every facility on this list.

Questions about Tennessee contracts or what a specific facility requires? Reach out to a Junxion recruiter directly, or visit the employee resources page.

FAQs: Travel Radiology Tech Jobs in Tennessee

Does Tennessee require a state license for radiology techs?

Tennessee does not currently require a separate state-issued radiologic technologist license, which is a real advantage compared to states like Illinois or Texas where state licensure adds processing time and fees to your pre-assignment checklist. Your ARRT(R) certification and facility-specific credentialing documentation are what matter for Tennessee contracts. That said, facility credentialing timelines vary. Vanderbilt’s credentialing process is thorough, and you should give yourself at least 4 to 6 weeks from offer to start date to get through their documentation requirements without a scramble.

What modalities are in highest demand at Tennessee facilities?

General radiography with strong ED protocol experience is the baseline demand across all four major Tennessee markets. CT experience elevates your profile significantly and opens contracts at Vanderbilt, Erlanger, and UT Medical Center that require consistent CT rotation coverage. Fluoroscopy competency is valued at most of the larger facilities given their procedure volume. If you have advanced ARRT registries in CT, that’s worth highlighting. Mammography-specific contracts exist in Tennessee but tend to be more static and less common in the traveler pool.

What’s it like to live in Chattanooga or Knoxville on a travel contract?

Both are genuinely good assignments from a lifestyle standpoint. Chattanooga sits at the foot of the Appalachian range with immediate access to hiking, climbing, and outdoor recreation that’s hard to beat on a 13-week contract. The city itself is compact and walkable, with an affordable furnished rental market near Erlanger. Knoxville has a similar outdoor orientation given its proximity to the Smoky Mountains and Norris Lake, plus a stronger food and bar scene than people expect. UT Medical Center sits right on the edge of downtown Knoxville. Both cities are affordable relative to most travel nursing destinations, and your stipend covers comfortable housing with room left over.

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