Hospital | Dietitian | 13-Week Travel Contract – Richmond, VA

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Pediatric LTAC Travel Assignment – Richmond, VA (23220)

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Pediatric LTAC travel assignment in Richmond, VA (23220). 13-week contract; pediatric enteral nutrition experience required.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Richmond, Virginia as a Hospital Dietitian specializing in pediatric long-term acute care (LTAC). This rewarding 13-week travel assignment provides the opportunity to impact the lives of infants, children, and adolescents through clinical pediatric nutrition, enteral feeding management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Richmond is a vibrant city known for its rich history, arts scene, and riverfront parks—an ideal location for both work and leisure.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Role: Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD / RDN) – Travel Dietitian, Pediatric LTAC
• Setting: Pediatric Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Facility / Food and Nutrition Services
• Unit: Food and Nutrition Services — clinical dietitian role
• Shift: Day Shift, 5x8-Hour (08:00 – 16:30)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• On-Site Position: Richmond, VA (zip code 23220)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,580 – $1,700

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Dietitian with pediatric experience, including enteral nutrition and enteral feeding management
• Current RD/RDN certification required
• BLS certification required (AHA preferred)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (Epic EHR) required
• Active Virginia license or compact state license at time of submission
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred
• Ability to provide 2 professional references
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Ability to float to other units within scope as needed
• Compliance with facility policies, including natural nail policy and background screening

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for pediatric LTAC patients
• Manage and monitor enteral nutrition, enteral feeding regimens, and nutrition-related orders in collaboration with clinical teams
• Implement, evaluate, and adjust nutrition interventions to optimize patient outcomes
• Document assessments, plans, and progress accurately in Epic charting system
• Provide patient- and family-centered education on nutrition, enteral feeding, and care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and speech therapists
• Participate in orientation modules, ongoing professional development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Float to other units within scope as needed to support departmental needs

Why join us? This travel dietitian opportunity offers clinical variety, competitive weekly pay, and a chance to grow your pediatric nutrition skills in a long-term acute care setting in Richmond, VA. Ideal candidates are experienced RD/RDNs with enteral nutrition expertise and Epic EHR proficiency.

Apply now: Submit your resume, active license information, RD/RDN certification, and two professional references to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in pediatric long-term acute care.

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.