Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Hospital Dietitian (RD/RDN) needed in Decatur, IL — 13-week acute care contract at a Level II Trauma Center, Day shift, Cerner. Join a dynamic healthcare team providing adult and geriatric nutrition care in central Illinois.

Decatur, Illinois (zip code 62526) offers a welcoming community, vibrant local culture, and beautiful parks — a great location for travel dietitian and acute care dietitian roles. This Level II Trauma Center provides a collaborative clinical environment for Registered Dietitians seeking meaningful patient impact in hospital nutrition services.

Job Details

• Position: Hospital Dietitian / Clinical Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Travel Contract
• Location: Decatur, IL — Acute Care Hospital, Level II Trauma Center (Decatur healthcare, central Illinois)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: Day shifts, Monday–Friday, 5x8-hour (07:30 – 16:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1790–$1920
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics (acute care nutrition, hospital dietitian)
• Average Daily Census: 165
• Charting System: Cerner (Cerner EHR experience required)
• Parking: Free with permit

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification required
• Active Illinois state license; pending Illinois license accepted if active by start date (Illinois dietitian jobs)
• Minimum 1 year of recent hospital or acute care dietitian experience required
• Experience with Enteral Nutrition (tube feedings) and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Skilled in Nutrition Assessments/Reassessments and identifying/treating Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
• Experience with adult/geriatric populations; outpatient/clinic experience preferred
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Responsibilities (Clinical Duties)

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments for adult and geriatric inpatients
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans as the acute care dietitian
• Manage enteral nutrition and TPN therapies safely and according to hospital protocols
• Identify and treat protein-calorie malnutrition and nutrition-related complications
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, pharmacists) to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide patient and family education on dietary guidelines, therapeutic diets, and nutrition therapy
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using the Cerner EHR

This position is ideal for a clinical Registered Dietitian seeking a travel dietitian opportunity in Decatur, IL or other Illinois healthcare settings. If you have acute care experience, strong Cerner skills, and a commitment to excellent patient-centered nutrition care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — travel dietitian opportunities like this are in demand. Join our healthcare team today and make an immediate impact on patient nutrition and recovery in Decatur, Illinois.

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