Travel Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Oncology & Outpatient
Location: Zion, IL
Job Type: 13 weeks Contract with possible extension
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 5x8 Hours | Approximately 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $2100 to $2300 weekly for 40 hrs
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for a 13-week travel/contract opportunity supporting an adult outpatient oncology and multidisciplinary care environment in Zion, Illinois.
This position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian, Clinical Dietitian, Oncology Dietitian, Outpatient Dietitian, or Nutrition Support Dietitian with experience providing medical nutrition therapy to adult patients with cancer and complex medical conditions.
The Dietitian will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, speech pathology, physical therapy, social services, and other healthcare professionals.
The ideal candidate is an independent, critical-thinking clinician with excellent communication skills who advocates for patients and can independently complete nutrition assessments, develop individualized nutrition care plans, provide nutrition education, and manage complex nutrition-related complications.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments for adult outpatient and oncology patients.
- Conduct Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) to identify signs of malnutrition and nutrition-related deficiencies.
- Evaluate nutritional status, dietary intake, weight trends, laboratory values, symptoms, and medical history.
- Identify and manage protein-calorie malnutrition, cachexia, nutrient deficiencies, and refeeding syndrome.
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patient diagnosis, treatment plan, nutritional status, and patient goals.
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for cancer patients and patients with complex comorbidities.
- Provide nutrition counseling and patient education using evidence-based dietary guidelines.
- Develop and recommend therapeutic diet orders as appropriate.
- Provide nutrition interventions for patients experiencing treatment-related and disease-related nutrition complications.
- Assess and manage patients receiving enteral nutrition and tube feedings.
- Evaluate enteral feeding tolerance, nutritional requirements, hydration needs, and nutrition-related complications.
- Provide nutrition support recommendations for patients with GI complications, ostomies, and altered gastrointestinal function.
- Support patients experiencing changes in appetite, oral intake, weight, gastrointestinal function, and treatment-related symptoms.
- Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of malnutrition and changes in nutritional status.
- Recommend appropriate interventions to prevent or treat nutrition-related complications.
- Collaborate with speech pathology regarding dysphagia, swallowing concerns, aspiration safety, and appropriate nutrition strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians and other providers regarding nutrition diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapeutic diet recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with physical therapy, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the care team.
- Provide patient-centered education regarding nutrition, hydration, dietary restrictions, symptom management, and treatment-related nutritional needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Communicate nutrition recommendations effectively to patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Advocate for patients and incorporate patient preferences, cultural considerations, and treatment goals into nutrition care.
- Independently prioritize workload while effectively managing multiple patients and clinical responsibilities.
Patient Population
Experience working with adult patients with cancer and complex medical comorbidities is highly valued.
Common patient populations may include:
- Oncology patients
- Breast cancer
- Colon/colorectal cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Patients with obesity
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Gastrointestinal complications
- Patients with ostomies
- Patients requiring tube feeding
- Protein-calorie malnutrition
- Cachexia
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Patients with altered GI function
- Patients experiencing treatment-related nutrition complications
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
- Current Illinois Dietitian/Nutritionist license required.
- Adult outpatient/clinic experience.
- Experience providing nutrition care to oncology/cancer patients.
- Experience with enteral nutrition and tube feedings.
- Experience managing nutrition therapy complications.
- Experience with therapeutic diet orders.
- Strong nutrition assessment and reassessment skills.
- Experience performing Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE).
- Knowledge and experience managing:
- Cachexia
- Cancer
- Protein-calorie malnutrition
- Refeeding syndrome
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Ability to independently develop nutrition treatment plans.
- Strong patient advocacy and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Required Clinical Skills
Candidates should be comfortable with:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Nutrition assessment
- Nutrition reassessment
- Nutrition Focused Physical Exam
- Malnutrition assessment
- Protein-calorie malnutrition
- Cachexia
- Cancer nutrition
- Oncology nutrition
- Enteral nutrition
- Tube feeding
- Therapeutic diet orders
- Nutrition therapy complications
- Nutrient deficiency management
- Refeeding syndrome
- Dietary counseling
- Patient education
- Nutrition care planning
- Adult outpatient nutrition
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Preferred Experience
Additional experience is highly valued in the following areas:
- Home Health
- Hospice
- Short-Term Acute Care
- Diabetes management
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Hypoglycemia / low blood sugar
- Abdominal wounds and surgeries
- Chronic diarrhea
- Crohn's disease
- Hyperemesis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Post-operative gastric bypass
- Short gut syndrome
- GI complications
- Acid/base balance
- Blood glucose and A1C interpretation
- Lipid panels
- Diuretics
- Insulin
- Laxatives
- Immunosuppressants
- Radiation therapy
- Steroid therapy
- Dysphagia
- Epiglottis-related conditions
- Mucositis
- Stomatitis
- Appetite stimulants
- Aspiration safety
- Calorie counts
- Fluid balance
- Food-drug interactions
- Food-drug timing
- Oral rehydration solutions
- High-output ostomies
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Fluid status assessment
- Chronic wounds
- Eating disorders
- Extensive burns
- Failure to thrive
- Fluid and electrolyte requirements
- Malabsorption syndromes
- Marasmus
- Metabolic demands
- Morbid obesity
Oncology & Nutrition Support
The Dietitian may provide nutrition support for patients experiencing cancer-related and treatment-related nutritional challenges, including:
- Cancer-associated weight loss
- Cachexia
- Poor appetite
- Malnutrition
- GI complications
- Dysphagia
- Mucositis
- Stomatitis
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Altered oral intake
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Dehydration
- Electrolyte concerns
- Enteral feeding needs
- High-output ostomies
- Malabsorption
- Increased metabolic demands
Multidisciplinary Care
The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team that may include:
- Physicians
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Registered Nurses
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Physical Therapists
- Social Workers
- Pharmacists
- Interpreters
- Other clinical and support staff
Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
Technology & Clinical Tools
Experience with electronic medical records and clinical nutrition technology is preferred.
Experience with Body Composition Analysis, including tools such as InBody 520, is beneficial.
Candidates with electronic documentation experience should highlight:
- Nutrition assessments
- Nutrition care plans
- Follow-up documentation
- Therapeutic diet recommendations
- Enteral nutrition recommendations
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary communication
Schedule
- Day shift
- 5x8-hour schedule
- Approximately 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
- 13-week travel/contract assignment
- Start date: September 1, 2026
Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidates will have a background such as:
Registered Dietitian + Illinois License + Adult Outpatient + Oncology + Enteral Nutrition + NFPE + Malnutrition + Medical Nutrition Therapy
Candidates coming from clinical nutrition, outpatient oncology, cancer care, acute care, nutrition support, home health, hospice, or complex medical nutrition backgrounds are encouraged to apply if they meet the required qualifications.
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Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Dietician: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian Illinois License (Required)
Work Location: In person
