Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Gainesville, FL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Hospital Dietitian (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist / Registered Dietitian) – 13-week on-site assignment in Gainesville, FL. Immediate start for experienced clinical dietitians familiar with Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and acute care nutrition.

About the Role

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Gainesville, Florida as a Hospital Dietitian. This travel dietitian opportunity (zip code 32608) offers a 13-week contract to provide quality nutritional care in a vibrant hospital setting near the University of Florida. Ideal for RDNs/RDs seeking clinical dietitian jobs in Florida and travel dietitian positions with hands-on patient care.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720 - $1,840
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (On-site)
• Location: Gainesville, FL (32608) — Gainesville dietitian job / Florida dietitian jobs
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour days
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RDN/RD)
• Current state licensure/certification if required by Florida
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a facility setting (hospital or acute care preferred)

Preferred Skills & Keywords

• Experience with Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Strong nutrition assessment, documentation, and care planning skills
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, pharmacy, speech therapy, physicians)
• Knowledge of diet modification for cultural, religious, and ethnic needs
• Familiarity with menu planning, tray audits, and food service oversight

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Dietitian Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments, reassessments, and develop individualized care plans using Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
• Develop, implement, and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff
• Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and document outcomes in the medical record
• Evaluate potential food–drug and herb/supplement interactions and incorporate findings into care plans
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy on diet progression and transitional feeding plans

Education, Operations & Team Collaboration

• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
• Develop and implement educational programs for patients and staff
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate nutrition care recommendations
• Serve as a resource to food service staff; advise on special preparation techniques for modified diets
• Participate in menu planning, review/approve menus and substitutions, and perform meal rounds and tray audits
• Engage in performance improvement programs and departmental initiatives to enhance nutrition services
• Maintain current professional registration and demonstrate commitment to continuing education

This position is ideal for hospital dietitians, clinical dietitians, RDNs/RDs, and travel dietitians seeking short-term assignments in Gainesville, Florida. If you are passionate about patient-centered nutrition care and interdisciplinary collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Gainesville, FL — immediate starts available for qualified RDNs/RDs.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.