Location: Zion, IL

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day)

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

• Assess patients' nutritional status using comprehensive nutrition assessments and the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE)
• Develop individualized plans of treatment addressing cancer, cachexia, malnutrition and comorbidities
• Manage enteral nutrition and support patients receiving tube feedings and TPN when appropriate
• Interpret body composition results using the InBody 520 and incorporate findings into care plans
• Collaborate closely with speech pathology, physical therapy, social services and other providers to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on dietary guidelines, nutrient deficiencies and medical nutrition therapy
• Monitor and manage nutrition therapy complications, including refeeding syndrome and protein-calorie malnutrition
• Document thoroughly in the patient chart (Epic preferred) and advocate for patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential — required
• Active Illinois state dietitian license — required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; 3-4 years preferred
• Experience in adult outpatient/clinic settings and with enteral nutrition (tube feedings)
• Proven skills in NFPE, nutrition assessments/reassessments and developing plans of treatment
• Comfortable working with oncology, metabolic, GI and complex comorbid patients
• Experience with Epic or other electronic health record systems preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination required per facility guideline (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

Education

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential — required
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (or equivalent accredited education) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE) and comprehensive nutrition assessments
• Enteral nutrition management and familiarity with TPN considerations
• Cancer-related nutrition care, cachexia management and symptom-driven nutrition therapy
• Therapeutic diet orders, dietary guidelines and treatment planning
• Recognition and management of protein-calorie malnutrition and refeeding syndrome
• Body composition analysis (InBody 520) interpretation
• Strong interdisciplinary communication, patient advocacy and clinical documentation skills
• Familiarity with lab monitoring (blood glucose/A1C, lipid panels) and medication effects on nutrition

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid time off so you can recharge and avoid burnout
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Travel reimbursement and housing stipend for contract/travel convenience
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team that values patient advocacy and collaborative care
• 401(k) retirement savings options and life insurance for long-term security
• Paid orientation and onboarding hours so you hit the ground running
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping the team grow

Travel Perks: Explore Zion, IL

This is a travel contract assignment based in Zion, IL. Enjoy easy access to the Lake Michigan shoreline and the scenic dunes and trails at Illinois Beach State Park for weekend walks and birdwatching. Explore nearby Waukegan and local dining options, or take a day trip to downtown Chicago (about an hour away) for museums, theater and world-class restaurants. For outdoor time, the Lake County forest preserves and local marinas offer boating, fishing and hiking opportunities.

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