Pediatric Dietitian

Pacer Staffing; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking two experienced Dietitians for a contract opportunity at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in acute care, focusing on clinical nutrition assessment and therapeutic diet planning to support diverse patient needs. A valid RD/RDN certification and at least 2 years of clinical experience are required. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a clinical setting.
• At least 2 years of acute care hospital experience.
• Trauma Level I experience required.
• Teaching hospital experience required.
• ICU/Acute care hospital experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the clinical nutrition team at UC Davis Medical Center.
• Focus on advanced clinical nutrition assessment.
• Manage therapeutic diet planning and nutrition support.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Therapeutic diet planning

Enteral/parenteral nutrition management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RD/RDN certification

BLS certification

Job description

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Overview

Location: UC Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817

Start Date: 09/29/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

Contract Group: UC Davis Health

Profession: Dietary Services

Job Summary: UC Davis Medical Center is seeking two experienced and credentialed Dietitians (RD/RDN) to join its clinical nutrition team. This is a 26-week contract opportunity requiring professionals with a strong acute care background, preferably in ICU settings. The role focuses on advanced clinical nutrition assessment, therapeutic diet planning, enteral/parenteral nutrition management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support a diverse patient population across outpatient and inpatient units.

Responsibilities

UC Davis Medical Center is seeking two experienced and credentialed Dietitians (RD/RDN) to join its clinical nutrition team. This is a 26-week contract opportunity requiring professionals with a strong acute care background, preferably in ICU settings. The role focuses on advanced clinical nutrition assessment, therapeutic diet planning, enteral/parenteral nutrition management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support a diverse patient population across outpatient and inpatient units.

Qualifications

Licensure/ Certification:

• Required: RD/RDN


• Preferred: BLS

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a clinical setting


• At least 2 years of acute care hospital experience


• Trauma Level I experience required


• Teaching hospital experience required


• ICU/Acute care hospital experience strongly preferred

Details

• Seniority level: Associate


• Employment type: Contract


• Job function: Health Care Provider


• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Research Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)