Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Davenport, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Hospital Dietitian | Travel Contract – Davenport, IA

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – 13-week travel contract in Davenport, IA. ASAP start; hospital dietitian job providing clinical nutrition care in a collaborative hospital setting in the Quad Cities. Join our healthcare team and advance your career with hands-on clinical experience in Iowa healthcare.

Travel Dietitian Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900 - $2,040
• Location: Davenport, IA 52803 (Quad Cities)
• Setting: Hospital (clinical dietitian / medical nutrition therapy)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract – Travel Dietitian
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days
• Hours per Week: 40
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) – RD or RDN required
• Current state licensure/certification as required for Iowa (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a facility setting (hospital or acute care preferred)
• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), enteral and parenteral nutrition

Key Responsibilities (Hospital / Clinical Dietitian)

• Conduct nutrition assessments and re-assessments; set nutrition goals and individualized interventions
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and monitor patient progress across acute care populations
• Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy and interdisciplinary teams on diet progression and transitional feeding
• Clarify admission and nutrition support orders to ensure consistency with hospital guidelines
• Consider cultural, religious, and ethnic food practices when creating nutrition care plans
• Identify and evaluate potential food–drug and herb/supplement interactions
• Provide patient and family nutrition education and counseling; develop patient and staff educational programs
• Participate in departmental and facility performance improvement and quality assurance programs
• Serve as a resource to food service staff; advise on special preparation techniques for modified diets
• Participate in menu planning and approve therapeutic menus and appropriate substitutions
• Perform meal rounds and tray audits to ensure compliance with prescribed diets and quality standards
• Maintain professional registration and pursue continuing education to stay current in clinical dietetics
• Promote patient and employee safety by following facility policies and safety procedures

Why this travel dietitian job? This is an excellent opportunity for an RD/RDN seeking hospital dietitian experience in the Quad Cities area. Davenport, Iowa offers a welcoming community, riverfront recreation, and easy access to regional amenities — ideal for travel dietitian jobs in Iowa.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your clinical dietitian career in Davenport, IA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.