Travel Contract

Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Ketchikan, AK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,316/week

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Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,316/week

Qualifications

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Work Experience

Allied Health Professional (2 years)
Registered Dietitian (2 years)

Description

Registered Dietician (Dietary Services)

Overview

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Start date: ASAP, 11/16, or 11/30
Specialty: Dietary Services
Open to first-time travelers: Yes
On call: No

Schedule

Shift: 5 x 8-hour days, Day/Mid, 10:00 to 18:00, variable days
Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week

Required Qualifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Job Description

This position coordinates all aspects of nutrition care and consults with other healthcare professionals as needed. Essential functions include:

Competent use of the Nutrition Care Process: nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, patient-specific goal setting, and monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up of outcomes
Providing evidence-based nutrition education to patients and families in outpatient and/or inpatient settings
Providing consult services to other healthcare providers and participating in the interdisciplinary team

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks: Background check (7-year search, including SSN trace, national criminal search, and Social Security verification) completed within 60 days of start
Exclusion screenings: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, run 15 days before start and every 45 days after
Education verification: Verification of highest education related to your specialty
State fingerprinting: Alaska state fingerprint results
Drug testing: Completed within 30 days of start
Physical exam: Completed within 1 year of start
TB screening: Negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year of start, with an annual TB questionnaire
Immunizations: Documentation of or declination for Tdap, measles/mumps/rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, and seasonal flu
Fit test: Completed within 1 year of start and updated annually (required for onsite candidates)
Orientation: Online orientation test completed before start with a 100% score required

Employer

Access Healthcare

4.4rating(22 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare

Jonathan Ward E

Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)

5.0rating

Pros

Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.

Cons

Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.

Review of Marigold Sumaoang on Jul 9, 2026

Recommends working with Access Healthcare

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About

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!

Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

Response timewithin an hour

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About Ketchikan, AK

As a Travel Registered Dietitian in Ketchikan, AK here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ketchikan, AK is 27% higher than the national average.
Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 63°F and average winter lows are around 31°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited, but options for furnished housing can be found with some research and planning.

Transportation

Ketchikan is not very car-friendly due to its small size and limited road access.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited.

Demographics

Ketchikan has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the limited daylight hours in winter.
There may be a small population of travel nurses due to the town's reliance on seasonal industries.

Things to Do

Ketchikan offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and exploring the Tongass National Forest.
It also has cultural attractions like the Totem Heritage Center, Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show.

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