Travel Acute Care Dietitian
Sacramento, California
University of California Davis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Dietitian (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sacramento, California
Facility: UC Davis Medical Center

Position Details

• Specialty: Dietary Services (Dietitian)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (5x8's)
• Floating: Required
• Weekend Coverage: Rotates with inpatient adult team approximately every 2 months or as needed
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years of work experience
  • At least 2 years of acute care experience
• Certifications Required:

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Clinical Skills & Knowledge Areas

Candidates should be proficient in:

• Enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Adult outpatient/clinic nutrition
• Acute myocardial infarction (MI)
• Elevated cholesterol/triglycerides
• Heart failure
• Diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Abdominal wounds and surgeries
• Chronic diarrhea
• Hyperemesis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Effects of pressors on GI functioning
• Cirrhosis
• Dialysis, hemodialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Blood glucose and A1C monitoring
• Lipid panel interpretation
• Use of diuretics, immunosuppressants, insulin, laxatives, steroids
• Dysphagia and aspiration safety
• Appetite stimulants
• Enteral nutrition (tube feedings)
• Fluid balance and assessment of fluid status
• Nutrition therapy complications
• Therapeutic diet orders
• Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
• Cachexia and cancer-related nutrition issues
• Chronic wounds
• Development of treatment plans
• Dietary guidelines and failure to thrive
• Fluid/electrolyte requirements
• Malabsorption syndromes and marasmus
• Metabolic demands and morbid obesity
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Nutrition assessments and reassessments
• Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE)
• Protein calorie malnutrition and refeeding syndrome
• Acute care hospital and ICU experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• RTO (Return to Office) documentation must be submitted upfront
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, all counties/states lived/worked, national sex offender search, nationwide criminal search)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, Chemo certification as applicable based on cost center
  • National certification verification if applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam cleared within one year of start
  • Fit mask testing (N95 or equivalent) within one year of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start
  • TB questionnaire prior to start and updated annually
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B titer required or signed declination/series documentation
  • Negative drug test (10 panel) within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required by November 1
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exams with passing score of 80% required prior to start
  • Core Part I, II, and III exams must be completed prior to start and updated annually
• Facility Specific:

  • Completion of UC Davis Medical Center orientation modules prior to start
  • Badge pickup required prior to orientation (during business hours)
  • Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required prior to start

References & Employment History

• Two clinical references required, including one from most recent or recent employer (within 6 months)
• Employment application covering last 3 years with explanation for gaps over 6 months

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Floating responsibilities and weekend rotation require flexibility
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and training modules prior to start date to avoid cancellation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-regarded acute care setting with a comprehensive scope of practice in clinical nutrition and dietetics.