Job Title
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
Location
Anchorage, AK | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week or 26-Week Assignment | Days, 5x8s, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | No Weekends | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical nutrition assessment, intervention, and monitoring for inpatient populations, with a strong emphasis on pediatric patients
- Document patient care activities and nutrition plans using Epic electronic health records
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
- Float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals nearby as needed
- Participate in required onboarding modules (completed pre-start and annually); average approximately 16 hours
- Be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
Required Qualifications
- Active RD or RDN credential required; candidates with a pending state license may be considered (licensure typically takes 10–12 weeks)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
- Proficiency with Epic charting system
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers and declinations are not accepted)
- 2 references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Pediatric clinical nutrition experience strongly preferred
- Prior travel assignment experience welcomed; first-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience are accepted
- Experience working in a Magnet-designated or Level II Trauma facility
Why Join Us
- Work at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated facility — ranked among the best hospitals in Alaska — with free on-site parking and scrubs provided
- Flexible assignment length (13 or 26 weeks at the traveler's choice) with an expected 72 hours per two-week pay period and a Monday–Friday, no-weekend schedule