Pays $70K - $75K — Dietitian market median is ~$78k (170 jobs) · Top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 2,649 in this specialty)
Travel Dietitian
About the Role
Travel dietitian. $70K-$75K. Monday-Friday. No weekends. Mileage reimbursement. Health, dental, vision. 401k. New grads welcome.
Join Compass Group as a Travel Dietitian in Jackson, Mississippi. Take the next step in your career with Morrison Healthcare as a [[extTitle]] in Jackson, MS! Location: Morrison Healthcare at Merit Health (Natchez, Jackson, Hattiesburg & Vicksburg)Setting: Acute Care
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible.
- Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable.
- Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70K - $75K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Work with Compass Group in Jackson, Mississippi.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting, performing comprehensive nutritional assessments, and developing individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes. Responsibilities also include providing guidance on nutrition strategies, applying evidence-based practice, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and supporting staff development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
In Mississippi, Clinical Nutrition listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$62k across 26 listings, vs ~$79k nationally (2,659 listings).
Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state — Mississippi ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Dietitian at Compass Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,649 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Dietitian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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