Travel Registered Dietitian Jobs – Acute-Care Hospital Assignment in Anchorage, Alaska

Apply for a travel Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) job in Anchorage, Alaska, supporting patients across the lifespan in an acute-care hospital. Join a collaborative Nutrition Services team and apply advanced clinical nutrition expertise in enteral and parenteral nutrition. This assignment is an excellent opportunity for a versatile hospital dietitian with pediatric and adult clinical experience who enjoys working across the continuum of care.

Travel Dietitian Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060-$2,210
• Assignment Length: 13 or 26 weeks; traveler’s choice
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Typical Hours: Approximately 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with minor flexibility
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekends and Call: Not required
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital, Nutrition Services
• Charting: Epic experience preferred

Registered Dietitian Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of clinical Registered Dietitian experience in a hospital or acute-care setting
• Current RD or RDN credential
• Current or eligible Alaska licensure; candidates with a pending license may be considered
• Clinical nutrition support experience with enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition
• Strong knowledge of nutrition assessments, therapeutic diet orders, malnutrition, refeeding syndrome, fluid and electrolyte management, and nutrition-focused physical examinations
• Pediatric and adult clinical nutrition experience preferred
• Epic electronic medical record charting experience preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references covering recent clinical experience
• Willingness to support neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations

Clinical Dietitian Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments for hospitalized patients
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide nutrition therapy recommendations for oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition
• Monitor nutritional response, intake and output, laboratory values, fluid balance, and nutrition-related complications
• Support patients with malnutrition, failure to thrive, eating disorders, short gut syndrome, aspiration risk, and other complex conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, pharmacists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, education, and follow-up care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Provide patient and family education on therapeutic diets, nutrition guidelines, oral rehydration, and disease-specific nutrition needs
• Adapt to coverage needs within the hospital and, when necessary, nearby affiliated facilities

Why You’ll Enjoy Anchorage

Anchorage offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and Alaska adventure. Located between the Chugach Mountains and the waters of Cook Inlet, the city provides easy access to hiking, skiing, wildlife viewing, scenic drives, and breathtaking natural landscapes. With a welcoming community, rich cultural experiences, and abundant outdoor recreation, Anchorage is an inspiring destination for a travel clinician seeking a memorable Alaska dietitian assignment.

Apply now to join this acute-care healthcare team as a travel Registered Dietitian in Anchorage, Alaska.

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.