Pediatric Registered Dietitian (TPN/Enteral Nutrition)
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Dietary Services - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 8-hour shifts with flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Schedule: No weekend requirements (locals only)
• License: Must be a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) able to practice in Georgia
• Experience: Pediatric experience required, specifically with TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition), EN (Enteral Nutrition), and Medical Nutrition Therapy

Required Credentials & Documentation

• Proof of identity (Government-issued photo ID)
• Social Security Card
• Valid professional license (RD license for Georgia)
• Background checks including SSN trace, statewide, county, nationwide, sex offender, and 7-year criminal history
• Drug testing: 10-panel plus nicotine/cotinine test within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine (no declinations accepted; religious/medical exemptions require approval)
  • Negative TB test (Qgold/Tspot within 3 months; chest x-ray if positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity or declination
  • Flu vaccine: Mandatory for all candidates for the current season; no exemptions accepted

Certifications & Training

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only, required for most travelers except some specialties
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only, required for RNs, LPNs, Clinical Nurses, International Nurses, and Respiratory Care Professionals
• National certifications relevant to specialty (if applicable)
• OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training or attestation required

Competencies

• Pediatric Pharmacology competency exam required for all nursing staff
• Facility-specific competency exams required

Additional Requirements

• Signed Confidentiality and Security Agreement prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment
• Proof of residency declaration if working on a compact license
• References: Two clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

This position is ideal for licensed Registered Dietitians with pediatric nutrition experience seeking a travel/contract role in Atlanta, Georgia, with a 13-week commitment and no weekend shifts.