Travel Clinical Nutrition Clinical Dietitian Job

Overview
Clinical Dietitian (RD/RDN) - Fortuna, California - Start 06/15/2026 - travel assignment for several weeks - $1,776-$1,863 per week - no guaranteed hours - Shift: 5x8 Days - Hospital setting. Orientation provides 40 hours at sites in Eureka and Redwood with cross-facility float. This is a first-time traveler assignment; COVID-19 vaccine not required.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,776-$1,863 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: travel assignment for several weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Floating: between Eureka and nearby affiliate (Redwood), ~20 miles apart
- Orientation: 40 hours at Eureka/Redwood sites
- Housing: options may be limited; candidates should research housing
- Holidays: willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)

Responsibilities
- Conduct nutrition assessments and reassessments; perform NFPE as indicated
- Manage enteral nutrition (tube feedings) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Interpret and implement therapeutic diet orders; address nutrition therapy complications and refeeding syndrome
- Diabetes management (including insulin therapy, DKA), renal disease, and fluid/electrolyte management
- Wound/pressure-care nutrition planning; address malnutrition and critical-care considerations (e.g., vasopressor patients)
- Provide pediatric through geriatric nutrition care; address tube feeding/TPN and oral intake issues
- Conduct and support food safety audits as required

Requirements
- Active California license required; RD or RDN credential
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nutrition experience
- Epic charting experience required
- Ability to float between Eureka and Redwood campuses (~20 miles apart)
- Evidence of ability to work in a hospital setting; orientation completion and pre-start modules
- RTO restrictions up to 7 days; willingness to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- COVID-19 vaccine not required

Education
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required; CA license valid for practice
- Completion of relevant dietetics education program as part of credentialing

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Orientation provided (40 hours) with regional site access
- Pre-start modules available (average ~16 hours; extensions require PM approval if >20 hours)
- Compliance and credentialing support to facilitate start
- Information on housing options with guidance (housing may be limited)

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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