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Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Mosaic Life Care

$1,928-2,218/week
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Job Opportunity: Dietitian (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Specialty: Dietary Services (Clinical Dietitian)
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Details

  • Setting: Bariatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Schedule:
    • Monday to Friday (5 shifts of 8 hours) OR
    • Tuesday to Friday (4 shifts of 10 hours)
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Average Daily Census: 30 patients
  • Visits per Day: 25
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Patient Ratio: 1:4
  • Room Count: 6
  • Special Procedures/Unit Details:
    • Surgery consults for Gastric Bypass, Sleeves, Band Removals
    • Bariatric surgeries plus gallbladder surgeries if patient is bariatric established
    • APRN manages medically managed weight loss program

Experience & Requirements

  • Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
  • Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers welcome)
  • Certifications Required:
    • BLS (Basic Life Support)
    • RD or RDN (Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)
  • Licensing:
    • Pending license acceptable but must be in hand prior to start
  • Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Dress Code: Casual business dress preferred
  • Charting System: EPIC

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

  • Background checks including national criminal, state, county, SSN trace, sex offender, FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification (official transcript or diploma with graduation date)
  • Missouri state-specific searches and license verifications
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Physical exam within last 12 months
  • Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations:
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella
    • Flu vaccine (seasonal, with strict compliance deadline)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Various competency exams and acknowledgements as applicable

Additional Notes

  • Locals within 50 miles accepted at a reduced rate
  • No call responsibilities
  • Free parking available

This position is ideal for dietitians with bariatric outpatient experience seeking a travel contract with a stable weekday schedule and no weekend or holiday shifts.

Facility

Mosaic Life Care

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2 nurses recommend working with Mosaic Life Care

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Mosaic Life Care
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  • 1:4 Patient ratioVerified by 29 Vivian users
  • Long Term Acute Care
  • 352 beds
ADDRESS5325 Faraon StreetSaint Joseph, MO 64506
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About Saint Joseph, MO

As a Travel Registered Dietitian in Saint Joseph, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse community with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Saint Joseph has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Variety of restaurants, local art scene, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities near the Missouri River.
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