Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Travel Contract in Baltimore, MD

Make a meaningful impact as a Pediatric Registered Dietitian supporting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in a collaborative hospital-based setting in Baltimore, Maryland. This on-site travel dietitian opportunity combines inpatient nutrition support with outpatient programs, allowing you to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy across a diverse and complex patient population. First-time travel dietitians are welcome, and candidates with either pediatric or adult experience will be considered.

Located in Baltimore’s attractive Northwest area, this assignment offers access to a vibrant city known for its neighborhoods, parks, waterfront attractions, cultural experiences, and convenient regional connectivity.

Travel Dietitian Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$2,000
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital-based pediatric nutrition services
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, with the possibility of a longer assignment up to 20 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts; approximately 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week with a block schedule
• Weekend and Call Requirements: Weekends and on-call shifts are not required
• Additional Scheduling: Holiday coverage may be required as scheduled; floating may be required within scope
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech experience required

Pediatric Dietitian Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist experience
• Minimum of a master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field; candidates who passed the CDR examination before January 1, 2024, may qualify with a bachelor’s degree and required coursework
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship and required coursework
• Successful completion of the Commission on Dietetic Registration examination
• Active Maryland Dietitian license
• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current BLS certification
• Pediatric dietitian experience preferred; qualified candidates with adult inpatient or outpatient experience will also be considered
• Experience with complex diagnoses, enteral nutrition, therapeutic diet orders, diabetes, short-gut syndrome, gastrointestinal complications, and nutrition support is highly valued
• Strong documentation, communication, nutrition assessment, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Pediatric Dietitian Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status and needs of pediatric and adolescent patients, including infants and young adults
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized medical nutrition therapy care plans
• Provide nutrition support for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions, short-gut syndrome, tube feedings, and occasional TPN needs
• Support infants transitioning from tube feedings to oral intake before discharge
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families
• Participate in interdisciplinary medical, nursing, rehabilitation, and dietitian rounds and meetings
• Complete inpatient admissions, nutritional assessments, follow-up notes, and treatment recommendations
• Support outpatient feeding programs, nutrition rehabilitation services, clinics, and individual nutrition appointments
• Collaborate with providers in outpatient programs focused on healthy eating, weight management, and related nutritional goals
• Document assessments, recommendations, and treatment plans accurately in the electronic medical record according to policy
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure nutrition plans are implemented and followed
• Comply with departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures

Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Dietitian travel contract and join a collaborative healthcare team in Baltimore, Maryland.

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.