Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Harrington Memorial Hospital

Travel/Contract Dietitian Opportunity

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts
Specialty: Dietary Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Clinical Dietitian role
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, flexible shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• 40 hours per week
• No weekends or holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Master's degree in Nutrition
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Knowledge of NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with licensure and certification requirements
• No prior travel experience required

Certifications & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check including 7-year search and state-specific requirements
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within the past year (3M-1860-Regular or Small)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or 2 vaccines, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (titer documenting immunity or booster protocol)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or 2 vaccines, no declinations accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (with specific protocols for past positives)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, including Marijuana/THC
• Seasonal vaccinations or facility-specific declinations required for Flu and COVID-19 (no exemptions accepted for COVID-19)

Additional Requirements

• Professional references:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care roles
  • Not required for non-clinical roles

This position is ideal for a licensed, experienced dietitian with strong clinical skills and Epic experience, seeking a stable weekday schedule without weekend or holiday shifts.