Travel Hospital Dietitian Job in Decatur, Illinois | Acute Care Registered Dietitian Assignment

Travel to Decatur, Illinois (62526) for a rewarding Hospital Dietitian opportunity in a busy acute care setting. Decatur offers a welcoming central Illinois community with a convenient small-city feel, local amenities, and access to outdoor recreation near Lake Decatur. Support adult and geriatric patients with expert nutrition care, work a consistent Monday through Friday day shift, and join a collaborative healthcare team in central Illinois.

Job Details

• Position: Hospital Dietitian / Registered Dietitian
• Employment Type: Travel Dietitian Job
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Location: Decatur, Illinois
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,690 - $1,820
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Cerner
• First-timers: Accepted

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of clinical nutrition experience required
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials required
• Active Illinois Dietitian license required at time of start
• Experience using Cerner required
• Experience with enteral nutrition and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) required
• Experience completing nutrition assessments and reassessments required
• Experience supporting protein-calorie malnutrition care required
• Adult outpatient or clinic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments for adult and geriatric patients
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical findings
• Provide expert support for enteral nutrition and TPN management in an acute care environment
• Address nutrition-related concerns including protein-calorie malnutrition and related conditions
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal outcomes
• Deliver patient-centered nutrition education and counseling when appropriate

Apply now for this travel Registered Dietitian job in Decatur, Illinois and join a healthcare team where your clinical nutrition expertise can make a meaningful impact.

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.