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Specialty: Radiation Therapy
Location: Boise, Idaho (with possible coverage at other Treasure Valley sites including Meridian, Fruitland, Nampa, and Twin Falls)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

BLS (AHA or ARC) certification required
ARRT Radiation Therapy certification required
Must have 2-3 years of Radiation Therapy experience (minimum)
Must have Varian True Beam experience for Treasure Valley sites (Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Fruitland)
Must be proficient with ARIA (EMR system for record and verify)
Prefer experience with Epic EMR and Triology equipment
For Twin Falls site: Must have True Beam and Triology experience

Treatment types include 3D, IMRT, SBRT, SRT/SRS; CT simulation performed rarely
Average 20-40 scans/studies per day depending on site
Radiation therapy staff may be asked to float between Treasure Valley facilities (Boise, Meridian, Fruitland, Nampa) if needed; no float pool
Twin Falls staff remain at that site only
Use of ARIA and Epic EMR systems
Equipment includes Varian, Siemens, Toshiba machines (standardized setup across sites)
Radiation Oncologists and midlevel providers available on site
Supervisors or lead techs present on each shift; leads typically do not perform treatments but can if needed
IV experience preferred but not required

Monday to Friday, variable start times between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM
Treatment hours typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Travelers expected to be flexible to fill gaps in permanent staffing
No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements
Clean, neat scrubs of any color or appropriate pattern or business casual attire
Department-specific orientation provided (usually 1 shift per site depending on floating expectations)

Travelers have been successfully integrated into the program; some have transitioned to permanent positions
Work schedule is days, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, with weekends as needed

About Boise, ID

Cost of Living

Boise's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

Boise experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 20°F.
It also gets around 20 inches of snow per year.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Boise, and they are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.

Transportation

Demographics

Boise has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
The age range is varied, with a growing population of young professionals and families.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Boise has a large population of travel nurses due to its thriving healthcare industry.

Things to Do

Boise offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, including farm-to-table dining.
It also has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and music festivals.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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