Rapid Response Nurse, PRN Days, Baptist South

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an experienced critical care nurse to monitor deteriorating patients and lead rapid response efforts on the medical-surgical floor and ICU units. The role requires active RN licensure in Florida, a minimum of 5 years ICU experience, and current BLS and ACLS.

Preference for BSN, CCRN certification, and ongoing professional development. Join Baptist Health, a trusted community health system with multiple hospitals, to provide high-quality patient care and

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Florida.
• 5 years ICU experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required; CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for early signs of deterioration and respond to rapid response calls.
• Educate nursing staff on recognizing and managing patient decline.
• Ensure patient safety through proactive surveillance and clinical expertise.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

Rapid response coordination

Education/Training: BLS/ACLS

Education

ASN or BA/BS

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CCRN (Preferred)

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

This role is a critical member of the clinical team responsible for monitoring patients for early signs of deterioration, responding promptly to rapid response calls, and educating nursing staff on recognizing and managing patient decline. This role ensures patient safety through proactive surveillance and clinical expertise.

• Education/Degree Required: Associate of Science in Nursing Or Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS)
• Experience: 5 years ICU experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Conscious Sedation Certification Preferred
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Preferred
• Licensed Registered Nurse Required
• Primary Location: South - Main Building