Dietitian

The Dietician coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. The Dietician contributes to the health and wellness through nutrition to individuals, families and communities.

Local Pay: $45/hr

Travel Pay: $1,990 gross weekly

Setting: Psych Hospital

Location: Pueblo, CO

Hours: 40 hours a week, excluding government holidays

Orientation is 40 hours for the first 2 weeks on day shift

Notes: must bed comfortable working in a forensic patient population and hold a registered dietitian certification

Start: 1st and 3rd week of every month with the exception of December only having one start date

Contract Length: 24 weeks

Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major preferred and or per state requirements

• Registered dietitian (RD) licensure or certificate required

• Two years’ experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Dietitian | Dietitian

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0296

Contract Duration: 24

Pay Rate: $1340 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-21T21:33:14