Radiation Therapist
Saint Louis, MO
Cross Country Allied
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,845/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration30 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Radiology/Radiation Therapist, Radiation Therapist. The position supports a procedural brachytherapy program involving high-dose-rate treatments, brachytherapy implants, and radiopharmaceutical administration. The role serves adult and geriatric patients in a weekday schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 10-hour shifts from 6:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with rotating days off; 40 hours per week. No weekends or call.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience as a radiation therapist.
- Advanced Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiation Therapy (T) and Radiography (R), or Registered Technologist (R.T.)(T)(ARRT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Required charting system experience with Epic.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous brachytherapy experience.
- Sensitivity training.
- Experience with ARIA.
- Experience with adolescent patients.
- Additional Information:
- Perform high-dose-rate treatments, assist with intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy implants, and administer radiopharmaceuticals as directed by authorized personnel.
- Complete a radiation safety examination within the first month of the assignment; study materials and support are provided.
- Daily caseload is approximately 815 patients.
- The role is based in a procedural setting and may include cross-training in proton therapy, external beam radiation therapy, and simulation.
- The patient population includes adults and geriatric patients.
- A flu vaccine is required, with medical or religious exemptions accepted.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Radiation Therapist in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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