Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,580 to $2,780 per week in Slidell, LA

Jackson HealthPros

Slidell, LA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,579.81–$2,779.81
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fishing, Health Plan, Hospital, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Music, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Slidell, LA
POSTED
1 day ago

Join a fast-paced team at an area hospital in Slidell, LA where your expertise as a Radiation Therapist will directly impact lives. From administering targeted treatments to collaborating with oncology professionals, you will play a vital role in helping patients fight cancer with confidence and compassion.

What You'll Need:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program

• ARRT (Radiation Therapy) certification

• Valid Louisiana Radiation Therapy state license

• BLS certification

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a radiation therapist

• Experience with IMRT, IGRT, DIBH, and SRS/SBRT

• Experience operating Varian TrueBeam systems (two on site)

• Ability to manage a daily census of approximately 45-50 patients


Assignment Details

  • Facility Type: Hospital
  • Shift Name: Days
  • Shift Details: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)
  • Rooms: 2 treatment rooms
  • Patient Diagnoses: Oncology
  • Special Procedures: IMRT, IGRT, DIBH, SRS/SBRT
  • Special Equipment: Varian TrueBeam x2
  • Scheduling: No blocked scheduling
  • Travel Requirement: Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from facility (driver's license address required); local travelers are not accepted


Additional Duties:

• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment in accordance with safety protocols

• Accurately position patients and ensure proper immobilization during treatment

• Verify treatment plans and dosage with the oncology team

• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after therapy

• Document treatments and maintain accurate patient records


Location Highlights

Slidell offers convenient access to coastal recreation and cultural sites within short drives. The city sits about 25 miles northeast of New Orleans and is 15 minutes from the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, providing direct access to waterfront parks and fishing piers. Visitors can reach Fontainebleau State Park in roughly 40 minutes for hiking and shoreline views along Lake Pontchartrain, or travel 30–45 minutes to the French Quarter for museums, live music, and historic architecture. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with nearby waterways, marinas, and easy commutes to larger metropolitan amenities via I-10 and US-11.


Get Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and support services designed for traveling clinicians.

• Weekly, on-time pay

• Full medical benefits & 401k matching plan

• 24/7 recruiter available by text, phone, or email

• Competitive referral bonuses

• 100% paid housing available

• Travel and license reimbursement


Why Join Our Team?

As a radiation therapist with this travel opportunity, you will experience stability and professional growth. Positions include travel contracts and other career options that allow clinicians to expand skills working with advanced treatment modalities and high-volume oncology caseloads.

Take the next step in your career by applying to day and we'll connect you with a recruiter who'll help you find the perfect job!


EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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