Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Saint Louis, MO
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

13-week Travel Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) opportunity in Saint Louis, Missouri (zip 63131) — provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and clinical dietitian services in a busy hospital setting. Join our healthcare team and deliver patient-centered nutrition care in a collaborative environment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900 – $2,040
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri (St. Louis, MO) — zip 63131
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days
• Hours per Week: 40
• Employment Type: Travel Dietitian / On-site Hospital Dietitian
• Start Date: April 20, 2026

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (required)
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) — RD or RDN required
• Current state licensure/certification as required by Missouri (maintain licensure for practice)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a facility/hospital setting with direct patient care responsibilities
• Experience with Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and inpatient nutrition care preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and re-assessments; establish nutrition goals and individualized care plans
• Develop, implement, and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Speech Therapy, nursing, and physicians on diet progression and transitional feeding
• Clarify and verify admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet, and oral supplement orders align with facility standards
• Integrate cultural, religious, and ethnic considerations into nutrition care plans
• Evaluate potential food–drug and herb/supplement interactions and document findings in the medical record
• Provide evidence-based nutrition education and counseling to patients, caregivers, and families
• Design and deliver educational programs for patients and staff to support clinical nutrition goals
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and effectively communicate nutrition care plans and recommendations
• Engage in departmental and facility Performance Improvement Programs to enhance patient outcomes
• Serve as a clinical resource to food service staff; advise on special preparation techniques for modified diets
• Participate in menu planning, meal rounds, and tray audits to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain current professional registration and pursue continuing education to stay current in clinical dietetics
• Communicate patient nutrition needs to appropriate team members and act as a liaison between patients, staff, and food service
• Perform other duties as assigned related to hospital nutrition services

Why Join This Travel Dietitian Role

• Opportunity to practice as a clinical hospital dietitian (RD/RDN) and expand acute-care experience
• Competitive weekly pay for travel dietitian jobs
• Work in vibrant Saint Louis, MO — close to parks, cultural attractions, and a strong healthcare community

Ready to advance your career as a Travel Registered Dietitian or clinical dietitian? Apply now to join our healthcare team today. Please submit your resume, CDR documentation, and state licensure information with your application. We look forward to connecting with qualified RD/RDN candidates for this hospital nutrition job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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