Respiratory & Specialty
Radiation Therapy
Therapeutic radiation delivery for oncology patients. Linear accelerator operation, treatment planning, and patient positioning.
Credential Required
ARRT (T)
Typical Weekly Pay
$2,200–$3,000
Assignment Length
13 Weeks
Top Settings
Cancer Center & Hospital
The Role
What you'll do on assignment.
As a travel radiation therapist, you deliver prescribed doses of therapeutic radiation to oncology patients using linear accelerators and other treatment delivery systems. You position patients with precision, verify treatment plans, monitor for adverse reactions, and provide emotional support throughout their cancer treatment journey.
Travel radiation therapy assignments typically place you in cancer centers, hospital oncology departments, or freestanding treatment facilities. You may deliver IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and electron beam treatments across various anatomical sites within a single contract.
Because Cuready understands healthcare professionals, your recruiter knows the difference between a high-volume community cancer center and an academic facility with advanced treatment modalities. They match you to assignments that align with your linac experience and treatment technique proficiency.
Why Cuready
Your specialty, our expertise.
Healthcare-Specialized Recruiters
Your recruiter has placed travel radiation therapists before. They understand ARRT(T) credentials, know the difference between conventional and advanced treatment techniques, and match you to assignments that fit your clinical strengths.
Transparent Pay, Every Time
We break down your full package from day one — base pay, housing stipend, travel reimbursement, and take-home total. No surprises mid-assignment. Your recruiter negotiates for what your credential and experience actually command.
One Contact, Every Assignment
No call centers. No handoffs. You have one dedicated recruiter from first conversation through your final paycheck — available to handle licensing questions, housing issues, or anything that comes up mid-assignment.
Requirements
Ready to travel? Here's what you need.
Required
- ARRT (T) certification — active and in good standing
- BLS certification — current AHA or equivalent
- 1+ year radiation therapy experience — within the last 2 years
Preferred
- Varian or Elekta linac experience — specific platform proficiency
- SBRT/SRS treatment experience — stereotactic techniques
Training & Education
Your path to the field.
From accredited radiation therapy programs to clinical specialization — what the professional journey looks like for radiation therapy.
Your recruiter knows this pathway.
Because Cuready is built by healthcare professionals, we understand what each credential means and how to match your training to the right assignments.
Radiation therapists complete a JRCERT-accredited radiation therapy program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree). Programs cover radiation physics, treatment planning, patient positioning, radiation biology, and oncology nursing principles alongside clinical rotations in radiation oncology departments.
The primary credential is ARRT (T) — Radiation Therapy certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist) is available for therapists who transition into treatment planning roles.