Travel Clinical Nutrition Clinical Dietitian Job

OverviewClinical 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 requiredRequirements- 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 requiredEducation- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required; CA license valid for practice- Completion of relevant dietetics education program as part of credentialingBenefits 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)Find more opportunitiesIf you’d like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/applyPAY DISCLAIMERPlease 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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