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Travel Rehab RN

Harvey, IL · On-site

$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Respond to rapid response and code team situations as needed * Requested time off (RTO) limited to ... Travel RN - Rehab - In Patient About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...

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How much do rapid response rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average weekly pay for rapid response rn in Chicago, IL is $2,393.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,961.54 and $2,782.69 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Rapid Response Rn job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,471 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Registered Nurse-Critical Care Float Part-Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine

Winfield, IL • On-site

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

Northwestern Medicine rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 392 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

128th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Registered Nurse-Critical Care Float Part-Time Nights

The RN Float-Critical Care reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.  Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. 

Responsibilities:

  • Nursing Process - Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • Consistently demonstrates the eight key behaviors of hourly rounding. 
  • Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
  • Performs role as critical response RN effectively including participation on the rapid response and code blue teams, RN/tele consults, and patient visitations.
  • Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
  • CPR - Basic Life Support
  • CPR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Preferred:

  • Telemetry skills - must pass a basic EKG test within one month of hire
Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

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