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RN Rapid Response Lead

Irving, TX · On-site

$32.75 - $44.25/hr

RN Rapid Response Lead Medical City Las Colinas The Rapid Response RN supports high-quality, patient-centered care by providing expert clinical assessment, intervention, and coordination for patients ...

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RN Rapid Response Lead

Irving, TX · On-site

$32.75 - $44.25/hr

RN Rapid Response Lead Medical City Las Colinas The Rapid Response RN supports high-quality, patient-centered care by providing expert clinical assessment, intervention, and coordination for patients ...

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TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas. & Requirements * Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN * Start ...

Registered Nurse - Rapid Response Location: Dallas, TX Salary Range: $3830.40 WEEKLY PAY Position: Registered Nurse - Rapid Response Description: Job Reference #: 64944305 Our Client is currently ...

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Rapid Response Travel RN - Labor & Delivery Location: Arlington, TX Pay: $3,339 gross/week Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM-7:00 AM Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts Job Type: Rapid Response Travel Contract We are ...

RN - Rapid Response Team - 5K Bonus! Night 7p-7a some weekends required JOB SUMMARY Make a Life-Saving Impact-Join UT Southwestern's Rapid Response Team (RRT)! Are you a skilled critical care nurse ...

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How much do rapid response rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average weekly pay for rapid response rn in Dallas, TX is $2,298.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,882.69 and $2,673.08 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 Dallas, TX as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,527 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

RN Rapid Response Lead

Irving, TX • On-site

$32.75 - $44.25/hr

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RN Rapid Response Lead

Medical City Las Colinas

The Rapid Response RN supports high-quality, patient-centered care by providing expert clinical assessment, intervention, and coordination for patients experiencing actual or potential clinical deterioration within the hospital setting. The RN responds to and assists with emergency events, including Rapid Response activations, Code Blue events, stroke alerts, STEMI Alerts, sepsis alerts, massive transfusion events, and other critical situations. The RN serves as a clinical resource and leader and an advocate for patients/families/caregivers.

What you will do in this role:

  • Responds rapidly and effectively to emergency situations, utilizing advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Assesses patients exhibiting signs of clinical deterioration and initiates timely interventions to prevent adverse outcomes.
  • Conducts proactive patient surveillance and rounding activities to identify patients at risk for clinical decline and facilitate early intervention.
  • Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members during emergency response, resuscitation efforts, and critical patient care situations.
  • Provides bedside consultation, coaching, and clinical support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
  • Assists with advanced procedures and interventions within scope of practice, including vascular access and emergency stabilization measures as applicable.
  • Facilitates communication among patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members during emergent and complex clinical situations.
  • Participates in post-event debriefings, educational activities, and process improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and emergency response effectiveness.
  • Serves as a mentor and clinical resource for nursing staff, promoting professional development and evidence-based practice.
  • Supports organizational quality, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives.
  • Maintains required competencies and participates in ongoing professional development activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement."

What qualifications you will need:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Associate Degree

Medical City Las Colinas is a 99-bed full-service, acute-care facility with more than 500 colleagues and 400 physician partners, serving the community since 1997. We offer comprehensive services, including Level III trauma services, cardiovascular services, orthopedics, spine surgery, robotic surgery, emergency services and dedicated women's services. Medical City Las Colinas' accreditations and certifications include: Certified Total Hip and Knee Replacement program (The Joint Commission), Certified Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission), Accreditation for Bariatric Surgery (MBSAQIP), Level III Trauma Center (American College of Surgeons), Level II Maternal Care Center (Texas Health and Human Services) and Level II NICU program (Texas Health and Human Services). We offer state-of-the-art technology to exceed our patient's expectations and provide a patient-centric healing environment, including amenities such as made-to-order room service form our executive chef. We pride ourselves on being the Destination of Choice for our community and elevating the standards of hospital experience. As part of the Medical City family of hospitals, we are able to provide patients access to the most advanced healthcare innovations across our network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Rapid Response Lead opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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.