Job Title Travel Registered Dietitian Location Houston, TX | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday–Friday with rotating on-call and weekend coverage Key Responsibilities • Conduct nutrition screenings, assessments, and reassessments in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) within facility and regulatory timeframes • Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Examinations and apply Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) across a caseload with a minimum of 10 patients, varying by acuity and census • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions across inpatient units including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry/Cardiac, ICU, Surgical-ICU, Rehab, and Neonatal ICU • Document clinical findings and nutrition interventions accurately using electronic medical records (Expanse) and the HealthTouch POS system • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and applicable hospital and department policies, including HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards • Participate in a rotating on-call and weekend schedule to address patient diet concerns and nutrition-related issues as needed Required Qualifications • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas • Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) • Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation • Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Preferred Experience / Skills • 1–2 years of clinical dietitian experience in an acute care or hospital setting • Master's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field • Experience working in high-acuity units such as ICU, Surgical-ICU, or Neonatal ICU • Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a large acute care hospital environment with a diverse patient population across multiple inpatient specialty units • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in a structured Food and Nutrition Services department with established clinical protocols