Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $2,105 per week

Cross Country Allied; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for a 13-week assignment in Louisville, Kentucky. This role provides nutrition care for acute care patients across medical-surgical, progressive care, and ICU settings, with day shifts and a 40-hour workweek.

The position requires Kentucky licensure, RD/RDN credential, and experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition, NFPE, and ICU rounds.

Qualifications

• RD or RDN with Kentucky LD license at submission.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience.
• Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition and NFPE.
• Comfort communicating with providers and participating in ICU rounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care for acute care patients across medical-surgical, progressive care and ICU settings.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and malnutrition interventions.
• Collaborate with providers during intensive care rounds and education for patients and families.

Skills

NFPE

Enteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Nutrition assessment

ICU experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical communication

Education

RD/RDN credential

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Dietitian, Registered Dietitian This position provides nutrition care for acute care patients across medical-surgical, progressive care, and intensive care settings. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, malnutrition interventions, nutrition support, patient education, and collaboration with providers during intensive care rounds.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekend rotation is required every fourth weekend, including Saturday coverage and Sunday on-call availability. Holiday coverage includes one summer holiday and one winter holiday.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) national registration; Kentucky Licensed Dietitian (LD) license in hand at submission; minimum of 2 years of acute care experience; experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition, tube feeds, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), nutrition education, nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE), basic nutrition assessment, and intensive care; comfort communicating with providers and participating in intensive care rounds.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with nasogastric (NG) tube insertion.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population includes acute care patients in medical-surgical, progressive care, and intensive care settings.
  • Common clinical needs include malnutrition, pressure injuries, nutritional support, diabetes education, cardiovascular diagnoses and diets, and oncology-related nutrition care.
  • On-call responsibilities occur every fourth Sunday and may be completed remotely.
  • Orientation is expected to last approximately 12 weeks, depending on comfort level.
  • Work includes collaboration within a multidisciplinary dietitian team and participation in morning intensive care rounds.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1349256. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ADV - DIET Dietitian.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus