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Fastaff Travel Nursing

Travel PACU RN

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Rapid Response ® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading ... registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering ...

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RadHealth+

Travel Medical Surgical RN

Rockford, IL · On-site

... Rapid Response Teams Allied & Behavioral Health Speech & Language Pathologists (SLPs) Occupational Therapists (OTs) Physical Therapists (PTs) Respiratory Therapists Radiologic and MRI Techs LCSWs ...

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Lancesoft INC

Telemetry RN

Springfield, IL · On-site

$3.0K - $3.1K/wk

Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted) Experience ... Rapid Response Teams Post-MI and post-cardiac angiogram care Pre/Post cardiac cath care, TR band ...

vTech Solution

Registered Nurse IMC

Springfield, IL · On-site

The Registered Nurse in the IMC/Stepdown/PCU setting is responsible for providing comprehensive ... Manage and respond to emergency situations using rapid response teams. * Provide post-procedural ...

Colorwave Inc

RN - Critical Care

Rockford, IL · On-site

$60K - $87K/yr

RN - Critical Care Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in ... Participate in rapid response and other emergency situations * Administer medications and other ...

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What is a Rapid Response RN?

A Rapid Response RN is a specialized nurse who responds to critical patient situations before they become life-threatening. They work closely with bedside nurses and medical teams to assess, stabilize, and intervene in emergencies. Their role helps prevent ICU transfers and improves patient outcomes. Rapid Response RNs must have strong critical thinking skills, extensive clinical experience, and the ability to act quickly under pressure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rapid Response RN position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rapid Response RN, you need advanced clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and experience in acute or critical care nursing, supported by a valid RN license and often ACLS certification. Familiarity with rapid response protocols, EHR systems, and specialized monitoring equipment is essential. Strong communication, calmness under pressure, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for intervening quickly and effectively during hospital emergencies, directly impacting patient outcomes.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Rapid Response RN during a shift?

As a Rapid Response RN, your primary responsibility is to respond immediately to clinical deteriorations or emergencies throughout the hospital, providing advanced assessments and interventions to patients in distress. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, bedside nurses, and respiratory therapists to stabilize patients and prevent further decline. Aside from responding to calls, you may review patient charts, participate in training sessions, and help educate staff on early recognition of critical symptoms. This dynamic role requires flexibility and strong teamwork, as you’ll work across various units and support both staff and patients during high-stress situations.

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Infographic showing various Rapid Response Rn job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Travel PACU RN

Fastaff Travel Nursing

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Fastaff Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, evenings
  • Employment Type: Travel

Also known as recovery room nurses, post-anesthesia care unit or PACU nurses care for patients who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia.

Fastaff Travel Nursing Job ID #2135584. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

About Fastaff Travel Nursing

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Fastaff® Travel Nursing is an equal opportunity employer.

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