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Travel Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) - Acute Care Hospital in Decatur, Illinois

Travel Registered Dietitian opportunity in Decatur, Illinois (62526), a welcoming Central Illinois community: join an acute care hospital team supporting adult and geriatric patients with clinical nutrition, enteral nutrition, and TPN expertise.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790 - $1,920
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Location: Decatur, Illinois
• Shift: 5x8 day schedule, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Hours per Week: 40
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Float Requirement: Not expected
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Cerner
• Start Date: 10/19/2026

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Dietitian experience required
• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
• Active Illinois state license required
• Experience in acute care, hospital nutrition, or outpatient/clinic nutrition care preferred
• Experience with enteral nutrition (tube feedings) required
• Experience with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) required
• Strong background in nutrition assessments and reassessments required
• Experience managing protein-calorie malnutrition required
• Experience with Cerner preferred/required for success in the role
• Familiarity with trauma level II care environments required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical nutrition assessments and reassessments for adult and geriatric patients
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans to support patient recovery, wellness, and discharge readiness
• Manage enteral nutrition and TPN recommendations in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Identify, evaluate, and address protein-calorie malnutrition and other nutrition-related concerns
• Apply evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in a busy acute care hospital setting
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner
• Partner with physicians, nursing, and clinical support staff to promote safe, effective patient care
• Maintain strong communication and responsiveness throughout a Monday through Friday daytime schedule

Apply now to join this travel Dietitian job in Decatur, Illinois and make an impact in acute care nutrition.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.