Compass Group logo
Compass Group
Charlottesville, Virginia

DIETITIAN - PRN

DietitianPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28-$43/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a Adult Inpatient PRN RD in Charlottesville, VA!

Location: Morrison Healthcare at University of Virginia Medical CenterSetting: acute careSchedule: PRN/ FlexibleRequirement: RD/RDN Hourly Pay: $28.00 - $43.00 hr. - based on experience

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with perks designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks include:

Career Advancement-Growth programs tailored to RDNs

Free CEUs-Through our nutrition education webinar series

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:

  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Senior living communities
  • Schools and universities
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Food service operations

We Offer Unmatched Opportunities for Professional Growth

  • Specialization
  • Leadership development
  • Cross-functional career paths

The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years. Job Summary

Join a talented group of more than 90 Morrison Healthcare dietitians at the University of Virginia Health System in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia.

At this level one trauma center, dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 675 bed inpatient setting, as well as in over 35 outpatient clinics.

RDs participate in research and quality improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community service experiences.

Continuing education opportunities are plentiful from within the accomplished nutrition team and from the health system which values ongoing training and education.

This PRN RD will support patient care through nutrition assessments, individualized care planning, nutrition monitoring, patient and caregiver education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Assignments and hours may vary based on departmental needs and the RD's experience, interests, and areas of clinical expertise.

This is a great opportunity for an RD who values flexibility and is interested in maintaining or expanding their clinical nutrition experience across a dynamic health system. Apply to Compass Group today!

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

compass-usa.com

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The dietitian will support patient care through nutrition assessments, individualized care planning, and ongoing nutrition monitoring. They will also provide education to patients and caregivers while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RD or RDN credential to be eligible for this position. The role requires the ability to perform essential clinical nutrition functions within an acute care hospital setting.

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentPatient education

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 26% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$77k (77 salary observations; 279 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,997 salary observations; 8,916 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$58k–$89kClinical Nutrition median $83k (middle half $76k–$86k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$77k median in Virginia$78k nationally (−2%)77 state / 1,997 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Virginia99 active3,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 26% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Dietitian listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,114 in the last 30 days645 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs
6
<$75k
3
$75k-85k
4
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
1
$113k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 20 employers
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
53% this job
401k / retirement match
40%
Relocation assistance
2%
PSLF eligible
2%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided | Evenings & Weekends1099

Allara · California

$60 an hour
#2

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided + $200 Bonus1099

Allara · Remote - Nationwide

$60 an hour
#3

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided

$60 an hour
#4

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided

$60 an hour
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Compass Group logo

About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
Chertsey, Surrey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Career Advancement
Free CEUs

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k
Typical market rent
$2,029/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.