CCU

Rapid Response RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Rapid Response RN to join the night team. You'll respond to emergency situations across the facility, leading the Rapid Response Team and coordinating care for patients in crisis. This is a high-impact role requiring strong clinical judgment, leadership, and the ability to stabilize medically compromised patients quickly.

Shift & Contract Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Float Required: Yes — you'll support critical care areas (ICU, CVICU, ED, ICCU) as needed

Required Qualifications

• CA RN license (in hand)
• Minimum 5 years critical care experience; at least 2 years as an RN
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS stroke certification (American Stroke Association)
• CCRN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses)
• Facility-approved crisis intervention training
• 150-mile radius local candidate restriction does not apply to travel nurses

Preferred

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• PALS
• BSN, MSN, or current enrollment in RN-BSN program

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to Code Blue, RRT, Sepsis Alert, Trauma Alert, and Stroke Alert pages
• Direct patient care using advanced critical care assessment and stabilization techniques
• Communicate critical information to physicians using SBAR format
• Lead and coordinate the Rapid Response Team during emergencies
• Conduct daily rounds for at-risk patients on inpatient units
• Provide debriefings and education following RRT events
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings
• Serve as a clinical resource for RNs on duty

Required Certifications

• COVID-19 vaccine (medical/religious exemptions only)