Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
5x8 hrs

Pediatric Dietitian Jobs – Travel Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team as a Pediatric Dietitian and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist providing specialized inpatient and outpatient nutrition care in Baltimore, Maryland. This on-site travel dietitian opportunity supports infants, children, and adolescents with complex nutritional needs, including gastrointestinal complications, short gut syndrome, tube feeding, and nutrition support. You will partner with medical, nursing, rehabilitation, and family support teams to develop meaningful nutrition plans and help patients progress toward improved health and safe discharge.

Located in Baltimore, this pediatric dietitian travel contract offers the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant city known for its waterfront attractions, historic neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural experiences, and convenient urban amenities.

Pediatric Dietitian Travel Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Setting: On-site pediatric hospital and outpatient nutrition programs
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970-$2,120
• Start Date: November 2, 2026, or as soon as possible
• Contract Duration: 20 weeks; shorter assignments may be considered
• Schedule: Monday through Friday block schedule
• Shifts: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour days; primarily 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with an occasional Wednesday schedule of approximately 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for evening group classes
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekends: Not required
• On-Call: Not required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Charting System: Meditech
• Patient Population: Infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex nutritional needs
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers are welcome

Pediatric Dietitian Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of pediatric dietitian experience required; qualified candidates with adult clinical dietitian experience may also be considered
• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field preferred and required according to applicable credentialing standards; candidates who passed the CDR examination before January 1, 2024, may qualify with a bachelor’s degree
• Completion of required dietetics coursework and an accredited dietetic internship
• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Active Maryland dietitian license
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with pediatric nutrition assessment, enteral nutrition, therapeutic diet orders, calorie counts, short gut syndrome, diabetes, and complex gastrointestinal conditions
• Comfort using electronic medical records and documenting according to department and facility policies
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and clinical teams
• Current influenza vaccination required

Pediatric Dietitian Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of inpatient and ambulatory pediatric patients
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized medical nutrition therapy care plans
• Provide nutrition support for patients with short gut syndrome, gastrointestinal complications, tube feedings, and occasional total parenteral nutrition needs
• Support infants transitioning from tube feedings to oral intake in preparation for discharge
• Participate in interdisciplinary medical, nursing, rehabilitation, and dietitian rounds
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers
• Work with outpatient feeding programs, nutrition rehabilitation services, clinics, and individual nutrition appointments
• Collaborate with providers in weight-management and healthy-living clinic programs
• Lead or support group education sessions focused on healthy eating, weight management, and related nutrition topics
• Document assessments, recommendations, treatment plans, and follow-up care in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate implementation of nutrition recommendations with the interdisciplinary care team and families
• Comply with all applicable hospital-wide and departmental policies and procedures

Apply now for this Pediatric Dietitian travel contract and join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team in Baltimore, Maryland.

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.