Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Clinical Dietitian - NICU (Per Diem) Days

Location: Lynwood, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 52 weeks (1 year)

Job Description

• Position: NICU Dietitian
• Must have all credentials and certifications required to practice in California
• Per diem schedule

Required Experience

• Specialty: Clinical Dietitian
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for Clinical Dietitian roles in NICU settings (typically 1-2 years)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of travel experience requirement)

Credentials & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must have the following credentials and meet these requirements before onboarding:

Professional Credentials

• Valid California professional license and certifications to practice as a Dietitian
• Primary source verification of license/certification within 30 days of start
• Copy of diploma or transcripts if third-party verification unavailable
• Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport
• Completion of Prime CA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (valid for 2 years)
• Prime Orientation Packet (optional, completed on first shift)
• Prime OIG check
• Prime Criminal Background Check (within 1 year of start)
• Prime Agency Attestation
• Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search
• Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
• Prime Resume (up-to-date work history required at offer acceptance)
• Two professional references (one must be from a manager or supervisor)
• Name Verification Affidavit if name discrepancies exist (optional)

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19: 2 vaccines plus booster or completed declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer showing immunity
• Hepatitis B: 3 doses or titers required
• Influenza vaccine or declination (required Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• TB Test: Within 1 year of start date
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray (optional)
• Varicella: Vaccination or immunity proof
• Tdap vaccine (declinations not accepted in some locations)
• Annual respirator fit test (must be completed prior to start if not available onsite)
• Physical/Health Statement: Annual clearance to work required
• Prime Color-blind test (annual)
• Prime Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC saliva test (within 60 days of start)

Testing & Competency

• Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Prime Skills Checklist
• Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80% score)
• DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention training)

Summary

This is a per diem NICU Dietitian role in California requiring full licensure and compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and safety requirements. The contract length is approximately one year. Candidates must be prepared to complete all required training, background checks, immunizations, and competency exams prior to starting.

No prior travel experience is required for this position.