Travel Registered Dietician (Clinical) Job

Overview
Registered Dietitian (Clinical) travel assignment based in Bakersfield, California. Start date 10/19/2026 for 13 contract weeks. Shift is days, 8 hours per day (5x8; 40 hours per week). Weekly pay ranges from $2,495 to $2,644. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Setting: hospital. Hiring organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,495–$2,644 per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 0.0
- Contract Weeks: 13
- Shift: Days, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Work setting: Hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients identified with special needs or nutritional risk criteria.
- Conduct patient assessment and reassessment; develop and implement nutrition plans of care; document all interventions in accordance with policy and acceptable practice standards.
- Educate patients and families about nutrition therapy and diet plans; support adherence and understanding.
- Communicate effectively within the interdisciplinary care team; participate in care planning and ensure coordination of nutrition care.
- Maintain documentation of interventions and outcomes in the medical record; ensure compliance with policies and professional standards.
- Demonstrate clinical competence and deliver nutrition care in a skilled, evidence-based manner.

Requirements
- Active Registered Dietitian license in California (CA RD) or equivalent state licensure for practice.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or a related field; completion of an accredited supervised practice program.
- Clinical experience in a hospital or acute care setting; nutrition care and documentation experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a hospital setting, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and document in electronic health records.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to patient- and family-centered nutrition education.

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay aligned to travel assignments
- Assignment-specific credentialing and onboarding support
- Ongoing recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 13-week contract with potential for future opportunities

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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.