Travel Radiation Therapist
Oaklawn, IL
Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,360/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,680/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,680/week
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
Description
Radiation Therapist – Travel Assignment
Location: Illinois – Approximately 45 Minutes from Chicago
Specialty: Radiation Therapy
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Weekend / Call: None
Holidays: Facility closed
Travelers: First-time travelers welcome!
Assignment Highlights
- Work at a 749-bed, Level I Trauma Center.
- Magnet-designated facility.
- Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Modern radiation therapy department featuring TrueBeam technology.
- Supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Free designated parking.
- Any scrub color accepted.
- No floating required.
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist to join a busy, collaborative oncology team. The department provides primarily outpatient radiation therapy services, with some inpatient and emergency appointments.
The department averages approximately 20 patients per machine per day, with three treatment rooms.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver radiation treatments using Varian TrueBeam technology.
- Room patients and prepare them for treatment.
- Position and set up patients in the treatment room.
- Provide safe, accurate, patient-centered radiation therapy.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists.
- Document treatments and patient care appropriately.
Department & Team
- 12 Radiation Therapists
- 4 Registered Nurses
- 2–3 Physicians
- Therapist-to-patient ratio: 1:1
- Approximately 95% outpatient care, with some inpatient and emergency appointments.
- Patient population primarily includes oncology patients.
Required Qualifications
- ARRT certification
- BLS certification
- Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS/IEMA) credential
- Experience with TrueBeam treatment technology
Experience: Candidates with at least one year of experience will be considered. More experience preferred. First-time travelers are welcome!
Technology
- EPIC
- MOSAIQ
- Alaris
- Pyxis
Orientation & Scheduling
- One day of facility New Employee Orientation (NEO).
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- No weekend rotation.
- No call requirements.
- Facility closed on holidays.
- Christmas-week time-off requests require Team Lead approval.
Work Environment
Fast-paced, flexible, and team-oriented department.
Important facility policy: Artificial fingernails and nail extensions are not permitted during direct patient contact.
Employer
Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
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About Oak Lawn, IL
As a Travel Radiation Therapist in Oak Lawn, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oak Lawn, IL is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages typically match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, the average high is around 84°F and the average low is around 64°F.
- In winter, the average high is around 32°F and the average low is around 17°F.
- There are options for short term rentals in Oak Lawn, IL, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Oak Lawn is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options include bus services provided by PACE.
- Oak Lawn has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, live music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas for hiking and biking.
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