Rapid Response Critical Care Nurse

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health is seeking an experienced nurse to respond to rapid response and Code Blue activations, stabilize deteriorating patients, and escalate care to ICU when indicated. The role emphasizes use of early warning systems and collaboration across physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and nursing leadership to ensure timely escalation and patient safety.

The successful candidate will provide bedside staff coaching, participate in continuous improvement of patient safety,

Qualifications

• RN license with Alabama or compact licensure required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required on hire
• BLS and ACLS certifications required on hire
• CCCRN certification preferred
• Graduation from accredited school of nursing required
• Experience in rapid response/ICU environments is valued

Responsibilities

• Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue activations throughout the hospital.
• Assess and stabilize deteriorating patients, initiating interventions and escalating to ICU when indicated.
• Utilize early warning scoring systems and evidence-based protocols to identify deterioration.
• Provide real-time coaching and mentorship to bedside staff on recognition of deterioration.
• Collaborate with physicians, APNs, respiratory therapy, and nursing leadership for timely escalation of care.
• Document interventions and patient outcomes accurately and communicate with providers.

Skills

Rapid Response activation

Critical care nursing

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CCCRN certification (preferred)

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Job description

USA Health is seeking an experienced nurse to respond to rapid response and Code Blue activations, stabilize deteriorating patients, and escalate care to ICU when indicated. The role emphasizes use of early warning systems and collaboration across physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and nursing leadership to ensure timely escalation and patient safety.

The successful candidate will provide bedside staff coaching, participate in continuous improvement of patient safety,