Travel RDN: Dietitian Nutritionist - Elmhurst, 14 Weeks

Cross Country Allied; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) for Elmhurst, NY, on a 14-week assignment. You will monitor nutritional status, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians to adjust diets.

The role requires NYSED certification or CDR RD registration, a year of related experience, and a 37.5-hour week with day shifts. Travel benefits include housing options or allowances, comprehensive health insurance, and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition.
• New York State Certification issued by NYSED as a Dietitian-Nutritionist, or CDR RD registration.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Master's degree is preferred; BLS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients in a timely manner and determine nutritional needs.
• Interview patients or families to obtain history of food habits and preferences.
• Interpret lab data and medical records to inform nutrition care.
• Provide nutrition education and document diet instructions and patient understanding.
• Modify patient menus as needed.
• Schedule: Days shift, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week.

Skills

Menu modification

Patient assessment

Nutrition care

Nutrition education

Diet modification

Pediatric nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition

New York State Certification as Dietitian-Nutritionist

CDR Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) for Elmhurst, NY, on a 14-week assignment. You will monitor nutritional status, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians to adjust diets.

The role requires NYSED certification or CDR RD registration, a year of related experience, and a 37.5-hour week with day shifts. Travel benefits include housing options or allowances, comprehensive health insurance, and travel reimbursement.