Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Gloucester, VA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Dietitian (Travel/Contract)

Location: Gloucester, Virginia
Specialty: Dietary Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for covering a 36-bed medical surgical unit and 12-bed ICU.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Completion of a Dietetics internship or Coordinated program required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and Dietetics internship or Coordinated program completion required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or CDCES preferred but not mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (check unit specifics).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on unit; confirm with program management.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty years of experience: Minimum 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Valid and current driver’s license required for Home Health & Hospice positions (not specified here).
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within a year of start, updated annually.
• Drug screening within the last 12 months required.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months required.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TB screening and clearance (annual update required).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers required.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination required.
  • Varicella vaccination, titer, or history required.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) with strict deadlines.
  • COVID vaccination preferred.
• References: 2 professional references required.
• Employment application/resume required.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes computer-based learning (CBL) with pass/fail testing.
• Facility-specific policies and agreements (confidentiality, dress code, safety, drug-free policy, hand hygiene) must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Photo for badge must meet specific requirements and be submitted 5 days prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a hospital setting covering medical surgical and ICU units with a focus on dietetics and diabetes education. Candidates should be prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing, compliance, and health documentation requirements.