Travel Registered Dietitian
Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven Hospital

Registered Dietician - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Winter Haven, Florida
Specialty: Dietary Services
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
Staffed Beds: 447
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Start Date: December 1
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year (able to work autonomously with minimal supervision)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend (typically at least one per month per RD)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May be asked to assist other hospitals within the system remotely if workload is completed early
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted
• Pending license: Not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
• Florida state license
• Cerner EMR experience required

Clinical Experience & Skills Required

• Experience in Short Term Acute Care setting
• Knowledge/experience with:

  • Cardiovascular
  • Endocrine/Metabolic
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Genitourinary/Renal
  • Lab Monitoring
  • Neurological/Psychiatric
  • Oral Therapies/Interventions
  • Professional skills and knowledge relevant to dietetics

Patient Diagnoses & Units

• Med/Surg
• Pulmonary
• Cardiac Med Surg (CHF)
• Oncology
• Med Psych
• GI/Post-GI Surgery
• Pre-/Post Cardiac Open Heart
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Cardiac ICU/Surgery
• Progressive Care Unit/ICU Step-down
• Medical ICU
• Surgical ICU
• Psychiatry Unit
• General Medicine Overflow
• Observation Beds

Work Environment

• Scrub Color: Eggplant Purple
• Parking: Included

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Driver’s License (must remain active throughout assignment)
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Foreign Equivalency Education Evaluation (if applicable)
• Transcript/Diploma (especially for international education)
• Florida AHCA Level II Fingerprint Results (required prior to start)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (with TB questionnaire if prior positive)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: Standard 9 Panel within 30 days (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or documented declination (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 Vaccination (Dose 1 and fully vaccinated status required; exemptions accepted)
• Respirator Safety Clearance (if respirator use is required)
• References: 2 from past 2 years
• Employment application and skills checklist

Training & Competency Requirements

• BayCare Online Learning Center modules must be completed prior to start (4-8 hours)
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, EFM certifications as applicable (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Stroke Education CEUs (8 total credits required for certain units)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) Certification for specific units
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification for Behavioral Health and Psych ER (may be completed onsite after start)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80%+)
• Color Blind Testing (Relias exam)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score required for certain units)

Additional Notes

• No guaranteed hours until after the first call off per pay period
• No Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions in contract; may be discussed during interview
• Candidates may be asked to float within scope to other hospitals in the system remotely
• Professional, clear photo required for badge prior to start
• Dress code and tobacco policy compliance required

This position is ideal for Registered Dieticians with acute care experience looking for a travel contract role in a busy, multi-specialty hospital setting in Florida.