Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Newnan, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Travel/Contract Job Opportunity: Dietary Services

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Dietary Services
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) once a month
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year (Unit does not accept first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (implied by "Unit does not accept first time travelers")
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Photo ID: Driver’s License or State ID required
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• References: Two clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within the last 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Certifications (If Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain specialties; check if applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Generally required except for some tech roles
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for some RN specialties if applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required for some specialties if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire if applicable
• State License Verification: Must be current and verified within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• Tech Cert Verification: National certification verification if applicable

Competency Exams (If Applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs and LVNs by Aya only
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency Exam: Required for Nursing and Allied by Aya only
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for certain specialties; up to 3 attempts allowed

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; chest x-ray if prior positive test
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted for this unit.
• Compliance with all documentation and certification requirements is mandatory to avoid delays in start date.
• Floating within the facility may be required as per scope of practice.
• Holiday work expectations apply depending on the number of major holidays during the assignment.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals in Dietary Services with at least 1 year of experience and prior travel contract experience, seeking a 12-week travel assignment in Georgia.