Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $1,404 per week

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy is seeking a travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Hospital Dietitian (Psychiatric Unit) – Jamaica Plain, MA | RDN/RD

Travel Hospital Dietitian (Psychiatric Unit) | Jamaica Plain, MA – RDN/RD needed for a 12-week inpatient psychiatric nutrition contract supporting behavioral health patients in the Boston area.

Join a vibrant healthcare team in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (Boston area), as a Hospital Dietitian specializing in psychiatric care. This travel dietitian opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient nutrition and recovery in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Jamaica Plain offers a welcoming community, beautiful parks, and quick access to Boston’s cultural attractions—ideal for clinicians seeking career growth and quality of life.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,320 – $1,420
• Role: Travel Hospital Dietitian / Psychiatric Dietitian / Clinical Dietitian
• Setting: Hospital – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Behavioral Health Nutrition)
• Location: Jamaica Plain, MA (Zip: 02130) — Boston healthcare market
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Dietitian)
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: July 26, 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (required)
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification in Massachusetts (required)
• Active RD or RDN credential preferred (Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dietitian in a hospital or psychiatric/inpatient behavioral health setting
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition care standards, therapeutic diets, and documentation
• Excellent communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic health record documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dietary services and the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive inpatient nutrition care
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and assess diet orders based on age, psychiatric diagnosis, and clinical status
• Evaluate physical and behavioral limitations impacting nutritional status and intake
• Calculate metabolic needs including energy, protein, fluid, and micronutrients tailored to psychiatric patients
• Recommend individualized nutrition interventions and therapeutic meal plans based on patient data
• Document initial and ongoing nutrition assessments, progress notes, and care plans in the EHR
• Oversee completion of diet slips and ensure special dietary needs are addressed (three times weekly or as required)

Why Join Our Team

• Meaningful clinical work in inpatient psychiatric nutrition and behavioral health
• Opportunity to work in the Boston healthcare market and Jamaica Plain community
• Supportive interdisciplinary team focused on patient-centered nutrition care
• Competitive weekly pay for travel dietitian positions

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Hospital Dietitian (Psychiatric Unit) in Jamaica Plain, MA. Submit your resume and CDR/RD credentials today to be considered for this inpatient psychiatric dietitian role. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy Job ID #473538. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital

About GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy

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