Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Will discuss at interview

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy for both inpatients and outpatients across all levels of care
• Conduct nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, education, intervention, monitoring and evaluation using the Nutrition Care Process
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver integrated, patient-focused nutritional care
• Counsel patients and caregivers on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections while honoring cultural and age-specific needs
• Support the Diabetes Team and participate in community wellness initiatives and health fairs
• Document nutrition care accurately using established departmental protocols in patient medical records
• Serve as the nutrition consultant for physicians, hospital staff, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Assist with diabetes prevention programs and provide weight loss and bariatric surgery assessments and follow-up

Qualifications

• Active Alaska state license required at time of submission
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Bachelor's Degree from CADE-accredited Nutrition/Dietetics program plus approved dietetic internship
• Minimum 2 years clinical dietitian experience preferred
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is desirable
• Flu vaccination required
• Two fingerprint cards required upon contract acceptance

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from CADE-accredited Nutrition, Dietetic, or Institutional Management program
• Completion of an approved dietetic internship program

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced medical nutrition therapy and clinical nutrition expertise
• Strong skills in patient education, counseling, and teaching
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and electronic medical record systems
• Ability to work independently on assigned patient care units
• Excellent written and verbal communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Understanding of human behavior and effective behavior change techniques
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and state/federal nutrition regulations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sitka, Alaska - explore pristine coastal trails, visit the iconic Sitka National Historical Park, enjoy world-class wildlife viewing including whales and eagles, and immerse yourself in rich Tlingit culture at local museums and art galleries

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