Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Sumter, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Tuomey

Dietitian Travel/Contract Job in South Carolina

Location

• City: Sumter, South Carolina

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours per week)
• Units Covered: Adult medical, surgical, and ICU units
• Floating: Required as needed
• First-time travelers accepted based on experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC; RQI acceptable)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License (required for computer access and must be carried on duty)
• Background check covering 7 years, including alias and state/county searches where candidate has lived/worked
• E-Verify or attestation
• Education verification of highest level completed (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
• Primary source verification of state license with no pending actions; license must be current and valid for South Carolina
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands (chiropractor statements not accepted)
• Drug screening within 1 year, 5-panel minimum (marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days (True 2-step PPD, QF Gold, or Tspot)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years if working/floating in high-risk areas
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
• Badge photo meeting facility specifications (passport style, light background, no obstructions)
• Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment (not required for prebook candidates)
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) with two attempts allowed; must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login info (not required for prebook candidates)

Additional Notes

• Floating policy must be signed annually
• Candidates must carry valid ID and meet all facility-specific compliance checklists
• Respirator fit testing (N95) will be completed onsite during orientation
• Facility is latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable
• Candidates may be required to complete additional certifications or training depending on unit assignment (verify if applicable)

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