Rapid Response Nurse: Critical Care Responder & Mentor

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta seeks a Rapid Response Nurse (RRT) to provide expert bedside assessment and intervention for deteriorating patients outside the ICU. You will respond to RRT events, stabilize patients, and coordinate timely escalation to higher levels of care.

As a clinical resource, you will mentor non-ICU staff, collaborate with physicians, APPs, respiratory therapy, and nursing leadership, and document all events in the EMR to support safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with 3 years acute/critical care ICU experience.
• Current Georgia RN license in good standing.
• BLS, ACLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to Rapid Response Team activations and assesses patients promptly.
• Stabilizes patients and coordinates transfer to ICU or higher levels of care as indicated.
• Serves as a clinical resource and coaches bedside staff; collaborates with physicians, APPs, therapy, and leadership.
• Documents events and participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Critical care

RN license

BLS

ACLS

CCRN

Education

BSN

ADN

Tools

EMR

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta seeks a Rapid Response Nurse (RRT) to provide expert bedside assessment and intervention for deteriorating patients outside the ICU. You will respond to RRT events, stabilize patients, and coordinate timely escalation to higher levels of care.

As a clinical resource, you will mentor non-ICU staff, collaborate with physicians, APPs, respiratory therapy, and nursing leadership, and document all events in the EMR to support safety and quality initiatives.