Travel Clinic RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Washington, DC
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs
$1,600/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingClinic
Pay
Description
Location: BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital – National Harborside Address: 4601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Start Date: February 2, 2026 Hours per Week: 40
About the Role
BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Level I or Level II) to support nutrition services across its LTACH and SNF units. The dietitian will coordinate all phases of nutrition care, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling for both hospitalized patients and outpatients. This role supports compliance with Joint Commission standards and all regulatory agencies.
Level II candidates will additionally function in a supervisory capacity, serving as team leaders while performing all duties of Level I.
This assignment supports an immediate need for an additional Registered Dietitian to join the clinical nutrition team.
Key Responsibilities
Complete nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and monitor patient progress
Provide nutrition education and counseling across diverse patient populations
Support performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in acute care, LTACH, and SNF settings
Document care accurately using Point Click Care
Provide age-appropriate and condition-specific nutrition interventions
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards
Perform additional duties as assigned
Level II Additional Responsibilities:
Serve as a team leader and provide supervisory support
Assist with oversight of nutrition services and workflow
Support training and mentorship of staff
Shift Schedule
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 per week
Weekends/Holidays: As required by facility needs
Minimum Requirements
Level I
Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or related field (preferred or per state requirements)
One year of acute care experience preferred (may be waived for specific roles)
Current BLS certification
Must pass company testing process
Current physical exam per state/contract regulations
Current TB test or chest X-ray
Level II
All Level I requirements
Two years of acute care experience preferred
One year of supervisory experience preferred
Completion of a coordinated program or dietetic internship (900+ supervised hours) preferred
General Requirements
DC Dietitian License (temporary license accepted)
BLS/ACLS
COVID vaccination card
Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements
Strong communication skills and English proficiency
Computer proficiency
Must be at least 18 years of age
Compensation Packages
Local Clinical Dietitian
Pay Rate: $38/hr
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,520
Travel Dietitian
Hourly Pay: $18/hr
Meals: $600
Housing: $1,000
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,320
Unbilled orientation: None.
Facility Information
BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital – National Harborside is a long-term acute care hospital with multiple levels of care:
ICU: 15 beds
Acute Care (2nd & 3rd floors): 1:5 RN ratio
SNF (4th–6th floors): 1:10 RN ratio
Ventilator-dependent unit (6th floor): 1:5–6 RN ratio
Wound/Post-Surgery: 1:3 RN ratio
IV Antibiotic Unit: 1:7 RN ratio
Additional details:
Charting: Point Click Care
Timekeeping: PayComm
Why Join This Assignment
This role offers the opportunity to support nutrition care in a dynamic LTACH environment with a strong interdisciplinary team. The dietitian will play a key role in improving patient outcomes across ICU, acute care, and SNF units. With rolling starts, supportive leadership, and a diverse patient population, this assignment is ideal for dietitians seeking meaningful clinical impact.
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
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.
Employer
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
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