Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Dietitian (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Weekend shifts including Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• Shift options: Monday-Friday, 5 days x 8 hours (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) or 4 days x 10 hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Float requirement: May be assigned to any unit within the hospital
• Start dates available in late March and April

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license in District of Columbia (pending licensure accepted with proof of application; license must be in hand at start)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in adult outpatient and clinic settings, including:

  • Heart failure
  • Post-op gastric bypass
  • Dialysis, hemodialysis, or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
  • Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Alternatively, 1 year of experience in a teaching hospital setting
• Experience as a Dialysis Technician is a plus

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required for all employees
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• Background check including criminal history, education verification, and drug screening within 90 days of start
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as applicable

Notes

• Business casual or black scrubs and lab coat may be worn (not provided)
• Must be able to complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function

Summary

This travel Dietitian role requires a licensed and certified RDN with at least 2 years of relevant clinical experience, including specialized knowledge in heart failure, post-op gastric bypass, dialysis, and kidney disease. The position involves weekend shifts and floating across hospital units. Compliance with immunization, background checks, and competency requirements is mandatory.