Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Dietician (Travel/Contract)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Specialty: Dietary Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Locals Allowed: Yes, at the same rate

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Dietary Services (Registered Dietician)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Registered Dietician roles (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a valid permanent state license (VA state license required)
• No temporary RN licenses accepted (if applicable)
• Certifications may include:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only (if applicable)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) (if applicable)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (if applicable)
• Certification expiration: Certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start will NOT be accepted
• No onsite renewals; renewals must be scheduled by the agency

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence check
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (degree or certification from accredited program)
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (not typically for dieticians unless specified)
• NURSYS verification required for RNs (if applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes (Q-gold/T-spot or PPD)
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Titers and/or boosters required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for the 2025-26 season

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (required)
• Abuse Reporting Competency (covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation)
• Competency exams relevant to specialty (e.g., Sonography or Vascular Tech exams if applicable)

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation includes exams/tests such as Pharmacology Exam, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting (for RNs)
• Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for RNs and LPNs in certain units
• Completion of assigned learning modules during orientation week (~6 hours)
• Candidates must bring:

  • Mask (cloth acceptable)
  • Headphones (non-wireless)
  • Laptop or cell phone (notify if not available)

Documentation & Application

• Complete application/resume required
• Two professional references required
• Performance evaluations completed at end of assignment (not required prior to start)
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Proof of primary residence must match compact licensure; otherwise, candidate cannot work the assignment
• Photo government-issued ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• HIPAA confidentiality acknowledgment required prior to start
• Candidates may start with some background or fingerprinting results pending if proof of submission is on file

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for Registered Dieticians with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements aligned with a major healthcare system in Virginia.