Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,661 per week

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiation Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join a fast-paced team at a hospital in Tucson, AZ where your expertise as a Radiation Therapist will directly impact lives. From administering targeted treatments to collaborating with oncology professionals, you will play a vital role in helping patients fight cancer with confidence and compassion.

What You'll Need:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) certification in Radiation Therapy

• Valid Arizona Radiation Therapy state license, if required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Strong knowledge of clinical care and radiation therapy techniques and equipment

• Ability to perform patient assessments, treatment planning tasks, and radiation delivery

Minimum Requirements (Client-Specific)

• National certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.

• State licensure required if applicable.

• BLS certification required.

• Experience operating treatment and treatment planning equipment, including simulation, and performing equipment quality control measurements.

• Demonstrated competence with invasive/interventional procedures related to radiation therapy as defined by department policy.

• Ability to follow radiation safety practices and ALARA principles for receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.

• Must possess clinical communication and documentation skills and be safety conscious.

• Employees working at certain campus locations may be required to possess an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment. This is specific to some program sites.

• Preferred: previous radiation therapy experience.

• Preferred: additional related education or experience.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 07:00-17:00.
• Assignment duration: 13 Week travel assignment.
• Start/End window: beginning in June through late August timeframe.

Additional Duties:

• Perform radiation therapy treatments by following and verifying referring providers' orders and departmental policies.

• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and treatments.

• Operate treatment and treatment planning equipment and prepare treatments for prescribed doses.

• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after therapy and maintain accurate documentation.

• Perform and evaluate equipment quality control measurements and troubleshoot equipment performance.

• Maintain a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors and adhere to radiation safety practices.

• Support efficient departmental workflow and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Location Highlights

Location Highlights. Tucson is an urban Southwestern city located approximately 60 miles south of Phoenix and about 110 miles north of the Mexico border, offering a desert lifestyle with nearby mountain recreation. Visit Saguaro National Park and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum within a 20–30 minute drive for hiking and wildlife viewing. Explore downtown Tucson's historic Fourth Avenue and the Tucson Museum of Art within a short commute for dining and cultural events. Adventurous clinicians will find access to Mount Lemmon for hiking, skiing opportunities in cooler months about a 40–60 minute drive, and numerous desert biking and trail options near the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains. Tucson provides regional transit via Sun Tran bus service and is served by Tucson International Airport with frequent regional connections.

Get Started

To respect your time and responsiveness, submit your qualifications and required certifications promptly. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants to review the assignment expectations and facility-specific requirements prior to placement.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #442907. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.