Rapid Response Nursing Lead: Critical Care & Triage

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Nursing Leader for the Rapid Response Team to provide clinical and operational direction across the organization, ensuring prompt, evidence-based interventions for deteriorating patients. The role is based on-site at the Tampa campus with oversight of team activations and care escalation.

The position requires five years of nursing experience with ICU/ED exposure, Florida RN licensure, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• FL RN license required; BSN preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications must be current.
• Minimum five (5) years nursing experience with at least two (2) years in ICU/ED.
• Experience in high-acuity or trauma-centered environments.

Responsibilities

• Leads Team operations, triage, prioritization, and management of emergent clinical situations.
• Responds to activations with advanced clinical assessment and intervention.
• Guides interdisciplinary teams and escalates to higher levels of care when needed.
• Serves as a clinical resource for bedside staff and physicians.
• Plans and implements care using evidence-based protocols.
• Ensures safe, patient-centered care across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Oversees daily workflows, staffing, schedule optimization, and coverage.
• Monitors utilization, response times, and outcomes to inform improvements.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and providers on care plans and escalation.
• Facilitates communication during emergent situations.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives for patient safety and effectiveness.
• Ensures adherence to standards and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Critical care

Emergency department

Team coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Documentation practices

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Nursing Leader for the Rapid Response Team to provide clinical and operational direction across the organization, ensuring prompt, evidence-based interventions for deteriorating patients. The role is based on-site at the Tampa campus with oversight of team activations and care escalation.

The position requires five years of nursing experience with ICU/ED exposure, Florida RN licensure, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; BSN preferred.