CO · Arvada · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Arvada, CO

4 open roles with published pay are listed for Arvada and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 22 hospitals in the Arvada metro area. The free report below lists employers near Arvada and what they pay.

Open Registered Dietitian roles near Arvada

Roles in other cities of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Dietitian

BrightSpring Health Services · Denver, CO

$38.00–$45.00/ hour
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Who is hiring registered dietitians near Arvada

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
ScionHealth2$37.11
BrightSpring Health Services1$41.50
Denver Health1$37.28

What your pay buys in Arvada

  • Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Travel assignment per diem in Arvada

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

Travel registered dietitian assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area

CMS lists 22 hospitals in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area, 11 of the 16 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Parker
Parker, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus
Westminster, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Aurora, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Va Eastern Colorado Healthcare System
Aurora, CO
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Littleton
Littleton, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Porter
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
Lakewood, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hca Healthone Rose
Denver, CO
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Westminster, CO6 mi—115,302
Lakewood, CO9 mi—156,868

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License and tax basics in Colorado

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Arvada

Arvada city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Arvada?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Arvada.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Arvada as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Arvada?

The federal per diem benchmark in Arvada is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Arvada?

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Your Dietitian pay reportArvada, CO · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Colorado West Healthcare SystemGrand Junction, CO · 1 wage offer$40.57/ hr$41–$41
  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 2 postings$39.62/ hr$30–$50
  • ScionHealthAurora, CO · 2 postings$37.11/ hr$33–$42
  • Eating Recovery Center LLCDenver, CO · 1 wage offer$32.67/ hr$32–$34

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$37.28High$50

7 Dietitian postings with published pay in Colorado, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Dietitian roles

  1. Registered Dietitian Nutrition PRN DaysPer diem
    $32.72–$41.50/ hour
    ScionHealth · Aurora, CO · posted 2 days ago
  2. Bariatric Registered Dietitian Care CoordinatorPermanent
    $70k–$105k/ year
    Denver Health · Colorado · posted 6 days ago

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