Hospital | Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist Jobs in Rockford, IL | 13-Week Travel Contract

Apply for a 13-week travel Radiation Therapist position at an acute-care hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Deliver prescribed radiation treatments, support patients throughout their therapy plans, and collaborate with radiation oncologists, nurses, dosimetrists, and physicists to provide safe, compassionate cancer care. This on-site radiation therapy job offers a Monday-through-Friday schedule in a welcoming Northern Illinois community with convenient amenities, parks, cultural attractions, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Radiation Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,490–$2,670
• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital radiation therapy department
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Shift: 8-hour days
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Radiation Therapist Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program
• Minimum of 1 year of related radiation therapy experience required; 3 years of experience preferred
• Current Illinois radiation therapist license, or license pending with an application submitted to the appropriate state agency
• ARRT certification required within one year of graduation from an approved radiation therapy program
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with Varian TrueBeam, ARIA record and verify, multi-leaf collimators, HDR brachytherapy, and dosimetry preferred
• Ability to follow radiation safety standards, department procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements

Radiation Therapy Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed radiation treatments according to the radiation oncologist’s instructions and the patient’s treatment plan
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, nurses, medical dosimetrists, physicists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Assess patients before and during treatment and monitor for treatment-related reactions
• Assist with dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment setup, and related clinical procedures
• Perform equipment checks and follow radiation safety practices to minimize unnecessary exposure
• Maintain accurate treatment records and support timely clinical documentation
• Provide patient education and compassionate support throughout the course of radiation therapy
• Advocate for patients and help promote continuity, safety, and quality of care

Apply now for this Radiation Therapist travel contract in Rockford, Illinois, and join an experienced hospital radiation therapy team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.