Travel Radiation Therapist
Santa Cruz, CA
Genie Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,500/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,200/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,300/week
Description
Join a respected California healthcare team and make an impact delivering exceptional radiation therapy care while exploring a new destination!
Schedule
- 5x8 Day Shifts
- Shift times may vary between:
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Must be flexible, as shifts may begin anytime between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Job Responsibilities
As a Radiation Therapist, you will:
- Deliver routine and specialized radiation therapy treatments according to physician-approved treatment plans.
- Ensure safe, accurate, and timely treatment delivery.
- Perform patient assessments and monitor patients throughout treatment.
- Educate and communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and facility regulations.
- Assist with departmental procedures and orientation of new staff as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Radiation Therapy experience
- Previous travel experience required
- ARRT (T) Certification
- BLS Certification
- Active California State License
Preferred Experience
- Elekta Infinity
- Mosaiq
- AlignRT (Vision RT)
- External Beam Therapy
- IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Respiratory Gating
- Radiation Safety
- Prostate Cancer treatments with Seeds/Fiducials
- Benign Brain Tumors
- Heterotopic Bone treatments
- Prophylactic Treatments
Patient Population
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Department Highlights
- Average daily census: 50 patients
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Opportunity to work with advanced radiation therapy technology
Employer
Genie Healthcare
9 nurses recommend working with Genie Healthcare
Pros
Have been traveling with the company for 6 months and they’ve been top notch. Their hourly + stipend couldn’t be beat by any other agency AND their match on 401K is good.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Genie Healthcare
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Genie Healthcare is one of the fastest growing Nurse Travel Agencies in the USA. Genie serves hundreds of facilities and has over 4000 current travel RN contracts open at any given time.
Genie provides travel RN’s flexibility, support, top pay scale, housing and the #1 rated, multi-state health insurance coverage.
Genie Healthcare carries with it a commitment to providing a comprehensive level of service and quality care. Growing from a small team of eager recruiters to a company with satisfied clients in nearly every corner of the nation, delivering excellence in patient and customer care is the key to Genie’s success.
The management team has 20 years of experience in workforce solutions and staffing in medical and non-medical fields, roles ranging from Clerical job to Cardiologist to software developer to CEO.
About Santa Cruz, CA
As a Travel Radiation Therapist in Santa Cruz, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Santa Cruz is higher than the national average due to the desirable beach town location.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 70-80°F, while winter lows can range from 40-50°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Cruz is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and shuttles.
- Santa Cruz has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- It is a popular location for travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to natural beauty.
- Santa Cruz offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor sports such as surfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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