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MedStar Health

Rapid Response (RN)

Olney, MD · On-site

$36 - $54.97/hr

Clinical Resource Nurse - Rapid Response & Critical Care Liaison Join our team as a Clinical Resource Nurse - Rapid Response & Critical Care Liaison. Are you a highly skilled and motivated RN with a ...

MUSC

Rapid Response Registered Nurse

Florence, SC · On-site

Summary MUSC Florence is looking for experienced Emergency or Critical Care Registered Nurses to join our new Rapid Response Team! Please contact Recruiter Daijah Douglas at 843-674-2746 for more ...

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How much do rapid response rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average weekly pay for rapid response rn in the United States is $2,323.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,903.85 and $2,701.92 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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Infographic showing various Rapid Response Rn job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,828 per year, or $58.1 per hour.
Nurse RN - Rapid Response Team - 7pm to 7am PRN

Nurse RN - Rapid Response Team - 7pm to 7am PRN

UF Health

Jacksonville, FL

Per diem

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Overview
The RAPID RESPONSE RN provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The Rapid Response RN will be required to float to North Campus, the Pavilion and Specialty areas. The RRT RN team may respond to ACC building, Faculty Clinic, both inpatient and outpatient departments in Pavilion, North and Clinical Center including front and back sidewalks of hospital buildings and employee garage. The Rapid Response RN must comply with all license, certification, and training requirements. The Rapid Response RN is expected to perform as mentor in 'Walking in the Shoes of a Nurse Leader' when assigned. The Rapid Response RN is expected to proactively round on assigned patients, respond to activations and codes, lead debriefings and provide bedside education.
Qualifications
Required Education:Associate�s degreeSpecific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.Preferred Education:BSNRequired Licensure/Certifications:Licensed to practice nursing in the State of FloridaBLS from American Heart Association ACLS from the American Heart AssociationPALS from the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transferNRP required within 6 months of hire or transferFellowship RN's must obtain their ACLS, PALS and NRP within six (6) months of hire or transfer.Preferred Licensure/Certifications:Professional Certification preferred.Required Experience:3-5 years of Critical Care/ICU/ED registered nurse experiencePreferred Experience:3+ years of Critical care/ICU/ED registered nurse experience.Necessary Skills:1. Adheres to hospital and Florida Nurse Practice Act guidelines in providing patient care.2. Proficient in ACLS guidelines3. Excellent written and verbal communication4. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.Supervisory Responsibility:Number of Employees Supervised: 0Budgetary Responsibility:Responsible for annual budget of $ 0.00Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups

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