Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Newark, NJ
NuWest Travel Nursing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Posting: Registered Dietitian (Travel Contract)

Compensation & Terms

• Weekly Pre-tax Pay Range: $1,284.74 – $1,511.46 per week
• Shift / Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (36 hours/week)
• Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027 (13-week assignment)
• Accepts Local Contractors: Yes

Position Summary:

University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian for a travel contract assignment. The primary purpose of this role is to assess and intervene with Pediatric (birth to 18 years), Adult (19–64 years), and Geriatric (65–95+ years) clients for nutritional risk and education requirements, delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Nutrition Assessment: Perform timely nutrition assessments in accordance with N.J. State Health Code and hospital policy; systematically collect, record, and interpret relevant data (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical) to determine health and nutrition status.
• Nutrition Diagnosis: Identify nutrition problems, formulate PES (problem, etiology, signs/symptom) statements, and perform Nutrition Focused Physical Examinations (NFPE) to screen for and prevent malnutrition.
• Intervention & Care Planning: Formulate evidence-based nutrition care plans, collaborate with the primary care physician and interdisciplinary medical teams, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.
• Counseling & Education: Provide personalized nutrition counseling to patients, families, and caregivers; assist in the education and training of dietetics students and interns.
• Documentation & Order Writing: Enter specific diet orders and document clinical care in the Electronic Medical Record (EPIC EMR), adhering to CMS guidelines and maintaining order-writing privileges.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain productivity standards, support quality improvement activities, and assist in revising clinical forms and patient education materials.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field (Graduate degree required for those seeking registration eligibility on or after January 1, 2024).
• Licensure/Credentials: Active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (or eligibility to obtain registration within six months of hire).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• EMR Proficiency: Experience utilizing EPIC EMR preferred.