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How much do rapid response rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average weekly pay for rapid response rn in Ohio is $2,209.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,809.62 and $2,569.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 12% Temporary, and 47% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $114,871 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Rapid Response ICU RN - Hybrid

Cleveland Clinic

Mayfield Heights, OH • On-site

$35.50 - $55.60/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

This role requires at least 1 year minimum of Critical Care experience in a bedside role. This role is mainly in Rapid Response with an extension to provide assistance to the ICU in a unique Hybrid role.

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

Hillcrest Hospital's Adult Medical Emergency Team (AMET) responds to codes and rapid responses, providing urgent care to patients at risk of clinical deterioration. The AMET team performs critical interventions including CPR, intubation, defibrillation, and emergency medication administration. All nurses hired into the AMET role work both on the AMET and in a clinical capacity within the Intensive Care Units (ICUs), and they also participate in education and quality improvement initiatives. The AMET RN delivers early intervention during potential life-threatening events, bringing critical care expertise directly to the bedside to improve patient outcomes. As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient journey, interacting directly with patients and families to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed.

How You'll Benefit

  • Take advantage of industry leading benefits, including our RN Loan Repayment program, which helps pay off student debt, and our Tuition Reimbursement program to reinvest in your career. And if you're relocating to join us, you could be eligible for relocation assistance.
  • Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Provide direct nursing care.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans.
  • Monitor, record and communicate patients' conditions.
  • Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
  • Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assess and coordinate patients' discharge needs.
  • Educate patients and family with educational materials considering cultural issues and other special concerns
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing protocol

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • One year of current acute care RN experience. Will consider military RN experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon hire or within one year of hire for roles that support pediatric patients

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
  • Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
  • Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
  • Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
  • Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $35.50

Maximum hourly: $55.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).


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