Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $2,380 per week

Cross Country Allied; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive salary

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel RDN for a Sacramento, California assignment. The role provides comprehensive nutrition care for a wide range of patients in an acute care setting, including nutrition assessment, treatment planning, and diet management.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and participate in developing nutrition protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years of adult acute care experience.
• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Required Trauma Level I experience; experience in acute care hospital or ICU environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in acute care.
• Perform nutrition assessments, treatment planning, and therapy diet management.
• Support enteral and parenteral nutrition; monitor fluid balance and electrolyte needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and participate in nutrition protocol development.

Skills

Adult acute care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RD/RDN credential

BLS certification

NPI

Trauma Level I experience

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Dietitian Dietitian. The role provides comprehensive nutrition care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic diet management, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, generally scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years of adult acute care experience; Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Provider Identifier (NPI); required Trauma Level I experience; experience with acute care hospital or intensive care unit environments.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • First-time travelers are accepted.
  • Weekend coverage generally rotates with the inpatient adult team every 2 months or as needed.
  • Nutrition care includes enteral nutrition, total parenteral nutrition, fluid balance, therapeutic diet orders, dysphagia, aspiration safety, diabetes, heart failure, kidney disease, dialysis, malnutrition, refeeding syndrome, cancer, chronic wounds, and gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Responsibilities include nutrition assessments and reassessments, nutrition-focused physical examinations, development of treatment plans, assessment of fluid status, management of fluid and electrolyte requirements, and evaluation of nutrition therapy complications.
  • The role supports interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and participation in the development of nutrition protocols and programs.

Benefits

• 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 #1350557. 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