Rapid Response-Crisis Nurse - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Madera Community Hospital; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Madera Community Hospital in Madera, CA is hiring an experienced Rapid Response Nurse to join our Critical Care team. This highly skilled role responds to medical emergencies across the hospital, assesses rapidly deteriorating patients, and determines interventions needed to stabilize them.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates, subject to service commitment per hospital policy; details provided at offer.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• 5–7 years ICU/ER experience with strong critical care skills.
• CCR N, CEN, or TNCC certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Rapid Response and emergency calls throughout the hospital.
• Assess deteriorating patients rapidly and initiate critical interventions.
• Collaborate with care team to stabilize patients and plan next steps.
• Apply ICU/ER-level clinical judgment in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Critical Care

Leadership

Critical Thinking

High Acuity

Education

Accredited School of Registered Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Rapid Response Nurse — $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Madera Community Hospital | Madera, CA

Madera Community Hospital is hiring an experienced Rapid Response Nurse to join our Critical Care team. This is a highly skilled role for a nurse who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes situations — responding to medical emergencies throughout the hospital, assessing rapidly deteriorating patients, and determining the interventions needed to stabilize them.

$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates (paid per MCH policy, subject to a service commitment — details provided at offer).

What You\'ll Do

• Respond to Rapid Response and emergency calls throughout the hospital
• Rapidly assess deteriorating patients and initiate critical interventions
• Partner with the care team to stabilize patients and coordinate next steps
• Bring ICU/ER-level clinical judgment to fast-changing, high-pressure situations

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of an accredited School of Registered Nursing
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• 5–7 years of nursing experience in a combined specialty area, ICU and ER
• CCRN, CEN, or TNCC certification required within one year of employment
• Prior Crisis Nurse experience preferred (1–2 years)

Skills

• Strong healthcare leadership and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable adapting quickly to constantly changing patient needs
• Able to work safely and efficiently in a high-acuity, dynamic environment

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current California RN license
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification
• Current CCRN, CEN, or TNCC certification
• NIHSS certification
• Basic Arrhythmia certification

Madera Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.