Travel Contract

Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Newport News, VA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$2,218/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,218/week

Description

Travel Registered Dietitian – Newport News, VA
13-Week Contract | Day Shift | 5x8s

HumanEdge Health is actively hiring an experienced Registered Dietitian for a 13-week travel assignment in Newport News, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive clinical team and provide critical nutritional care in an acute setting.

Position Highlights:

  • Develop, implement, and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

  • Complete initial nutrition assessments and follow-up evaluations

  • Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition plans in collaboration with pharmacy and physicians

  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, including wound care and vent weaning teams

  • Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on diet, supplementation, and therapeutic nutrition

  • Conduct tray audits, menu planning, and ensure food service compliance with care plans

  • Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance efforts

  • Maintain detailed documentation and patient records in compliance with facility standards

Requirements:

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and VA licensure (or eligibility)

  • Experience in acute or long-term acute care settings preferred

  • Strong clinical skills in medical nutrition therapy, critical care, and enteral/parenteral nutrition

  • Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

  • Ability to work full-time, (5x8s), day shift

If you're a dedicated dietitian looking to make a meaningful impact while expanding your travel career, we want to hear from you.

To apply or learn more:


humanedgealliedhealth.com

HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #11094. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Dietitian

Employer

HumanEdge Travel Healthcare

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HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!
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About Newport News, VA

As a travel nurse in Newport News, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Newport News, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 86°F, and the average low in winter is around 31°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Newport News, VA, with options available for furnished housing.
Transportation
  • Newport News is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system.
Demographics
  • Newport News has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • The city offers a variety of activities including restaurants, outdoor sports, and cultural experiences.
  • Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like boating, cycling, and fishing.
  • City Center at Oyster Point provides shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
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