Travel Radiation Therapist - Charleston, SC

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr rotating, 40 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,807 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $2,006.50 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Radiation Therapist in Charleston, SC — Under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist, provides radiation therapy procedures including assisting in examinations and operation of therapeutic equipment. Delivers prescribed doses of external beam and radioactive elements. The role involves working across all areas of the radiation oncology department, with potential responsibilities in operating rooms or nursing units for radioactive implants.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, typically Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, completion of formal radiation therapy training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved program, South Carolina Radiation Quality Standard Association (SCRQSA) Radiation Therapist certification, ARRT Radiation Therapy certification, BLS certification through the American Heart Association, and at least one year of relevant radiation therapy experience.
• Additional Job Responsibilities:
• Accurately delivering prescribed radiation therapy as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Performing clinical simulations on treatment machines and CT simulators.
• Fabricating patient immobilization devices such as molds and blocks.
• Maintaining electronic medical records of daily treatments, including dose totals and treatment aids.
• Explaining procedures to patients and managing treatment comfort, notifying medical staff of any complications.
• Interacting regularly with oncology patients, their families, and departmental staff.
• Skills: Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and safety, proficiency in dose calculations and equipment operation, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits