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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average weekly pay for rapid response rn in Texas is $2,164.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,773.08 and $2,517.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rapid Response RN job?

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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Registered Nurse Pediatric Rapid Response Team

Registered Nurse Pediatric Rapid Response Team

Methodist Children's Hospital

New Braunfels, TX

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Methodist Healthcare System rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

328th of 875 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Introduction

Methodist Children's Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered Nurse - Rapid Response Team position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Methodist Children's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Methodist Children's Hospital!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Rapid Response RNs typically pick 1 preferred specialty, ex: NICU, and then pick two alternative units for them to go to within Methodist Children's Hospital

Our Registered Nurses have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including:

  • A comprehensive orientation process
  • Valuable mentorship from specialty specific educators
  • Leadership development programs
  • State-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient care

What You Will Do In Your Role:

  • You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
  • You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes
  • You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities
  • You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serving as a resource to the patient care team
  • You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing

What qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
  • Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse
  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date)
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for . We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.


Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse - Rapid Response Team opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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