Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Greensboro, North Carolina
Cone Health Womens & Childrens Center

Dietitian Travel/Contract Job in Greensboro, North Carolina

Job Details

• Specialty: Dietary Services (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)
• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (5x8s)
• Schedule: Float required as needed
• Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Provide clinical nutrition services primarily for adult and geriatric populations; no pediatric or neonatal ICU coverage required.
• Must be competent in Nutrition Focused Physical Exam and identification of malnutrition characteristics.
• Work with typical acute care hospital diagnoses such as heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, trauma, orthopedic, oncology, renal failure, gastrointestinal issues, coronary artery disease, COPD, respiratory failure, etc.
• Experience in various units including Medical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Neurology ICU, Pediatric ICU Progressive Care, medical and surgical units, rehabilitation, orthopedic, pediatric, obstetrics, and neonatal ICU.
• Use of clinical tools and equipment such as CMO, ventilators, and Cortrak tube placement service.
• Emphasis on quality, accuracy, good communication skills, and organization; volume of work is not the primary focus.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Recent experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card.
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Education verification with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history.
• Verification of all employment history within the last 5 years.
• Two supervisory references required from clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months).
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal.
• Facility-specific documents including health history form, dress code acknowledgment, floating policy, contractor equipment acknowledgment, and job description review.
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing).
• Completion of onboarding tasks including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (if applicable).
• Fit mask test completed within the current calendar year and updated annually (N95 respirators approved).
• Proof of adult Tdap vaccine.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months of start.
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/22/2025 – 2/27/2026).

Testing and Certification Requirements

• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher).
• EPIC test required with a passing score of 80% or higher (2 attempts allowed, additional attempts may be approved by manager).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• National certification: Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification (if applicable).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color vision testing (Relias preferred).
• Competency exams as applicable to specialty.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
• Compliance deadline is 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to the start date.
• Floating is required as part of the assignment.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Dietitian travel/contract position.