Hospital | Dietitian | 13-Week Travel Contract – Davenport, IA

Travel Registered Dietitian – Hospital Contract in Davenport, Iowa

Join a hospital healthcare team as a Clinical Registered Dietitian in Davenport, Iowa, providing evidence-based nutrition care during a 13-week travel contract. You will support patients with complex medical needs while collaborating with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, speech therapy, food service, and other interdisciplinary care team members. Davenport offers an inviting Quad Cities location along the Mississippi River, with scenic riverfront areas, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community.

Travel Dietitian Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920–$2,060
• Location: Davenport, Iowa
• Setting: Hospital
• Position Type: Travel Registered Dietitian contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Openings: 1

Registered Dietitian Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major studies in food, nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Current state licensure or certification, where required
• At least 1 year of clinical dietitian experience in a hospital, healthcare facility, or equivalent setting
• Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, therapeutic diets, and nutrition support
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Commitment to patient safety, professional development, and evidence-based clinical nutrition practice

Clinical Dietitian Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and reassessments, identify nutrition goals, develop interventions, and monitor patient progress
• Provide clear, concise, and timely clinical nutrition documentation in the medical record
• Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff
• Work with Speech Therapy on diet progression and transitional feeding plans
• Review admission orders and clarify diet, oral supplement, and nutrition support orders as needed
• Consider religious, cultural, and ethnic preferences when developing individualized nutrition care plans
• Evaluate potential food, drug, herb, and supplement interactions
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and staff
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and specialty team meetings
• Serve as a clinical nutrition resource for medical, nursing, and food service teams
• Review therapeutic menus, substitutions, meal trays, and modified-diet preparation processes
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and quality-focused projects
• Maintain current professional registration requirements and pursue continuing education

Apply now for this Clinical Registered Dietitian travel contract and join a hospital healthcare team in Davenport, Iowa.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.