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Radiation Therapist Travel Contract Jobs – Acute Care Hospital | Eureka, California

Join an acute care hospital’s Radiation Oncology team as a Travel Radiation Therapist in scenic Eureka, California. This 13-week radiation therapy assignment offers competitive weekly pay, day shifts, and the opportunity to provide high-quality cancer care to adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative, technology-focused environment. Located along California’s beautiful North Coast, Eureka provides access to redwood forests, coastal scenery, and a welcoming community.

Radiation Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,610–$2,800
• Location: Eureka, California
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital; Radiation Oncology
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week
• Shift: Day shift, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Average Volume: Approximately 35 visits per day
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Float Requirement: May float between like units or nearby sister facilities as needed

Radiation Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional radiation therapy experience
• Current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (ARRT(T))
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active California license or eligible compact license in hand before submission
• Prior electronic medical record experience; Epic experience required
• Experience with radiation safety, treatment simulation, external beam radiation therapy, IMRT, CBCT, kV/mV imaging, and chart checks
• Experience with SRS, SBRT, or related advanced radiation treatment techniques is strongly preferred
• Ability to care for patients with breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, and other cancer diagnoses
• Strong patient education, communication, teamwork, and clinical documentation skills
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

Radiation Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate radiation therapy services to adult and geriatric patients
• Prepare patients and treatment sites for radiation therapy according to prescribed treatment plans
• Operate radiation therapy and imaging equipment, including Elekta systems and C-RAD technology; training may be provided on facility-specific equipment
• Perform treatment simulations, image guidance, CBCT, kV/mV imaging, chart checks, and treatment verification
• Deliver and support treatment plans involving external beam therapy, IMRT, SRS, SBRT, respiratory gating, wedges, field shaping, and related radiation therapy techniques
• Follow radiation safety standards, infection prevention procedures, and patient identification protocols
• Educate patients and families about radiation treatment procedures, expectations, and safety considerations
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary cancer care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and applicable treatment systems, including Mosaiq
• Adapt to unit or facility coverage needs while maintaining high standards of patient care

Apply now for this Radiation Therapist travel contract in Eureka, California, and join a dedicated Radiation Oncology team serving the North Coast community.

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.