Rapid Response Registered Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. in Hickory, NC seeks a Registered Nurse – Rapid Response to provide high-acuity, on-scene clinical response to patient emergencies.

The role involves rapid assessments, initiating interventions, and coordinating escalation to higher levels of care as needed. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, leading rapid assessments, and collaborating with physicians and bedside teams to ensure timely care transitions, while supporting staff during rapid events

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and readiness for high-acuity rapid response care.
• Strong clinical judgment and emergency management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork in urgent, fast-paced situations.
• Ability to lead coordinated care efforts and support others during events.

Responsibilities

• Respond to clinical emergencies and perform rapid, systematic patient assessments.
• Initiate lifesaving interventions and manage time-sensitive clinical needs.
• Coordinate with physicians and bedside teams to ensure appropriate care transitions.
• Support staff education during rapid events to strengthen recognition and response.
• Champion early identification of patient deterioration and timely escalation.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Emergency management

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Registered Nurse – Rapid Response

Provide high-acuity, on-scene clinical response to patient emergencies. Conduct rapid assessments, initiate critical interventions, and coordinate escalation to higher levels of care as needed.

Registered Nurse – Rapid Response

Provide high-acuity, on-scene clinical response to patient emergencies. Conduct rapid assessments, initiate critical interventions, and coordinate escalation to higher levels of care as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to clinical emergencies and perform rapid, systematic patient assessments.
• Initiate lifesaving interventions and manage time-sensitive clinical needs.
• Coordinate with physicians and bedside teams to ensure appropriate care transitions.
• Support staff education during rapid events to strengthen recognition and response.
• Champion early identification of patient deterioration and timely escalation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and readiness for high-acuity rapid response care.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and emergency management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork in urgent, fast-paced situations.
• Ability to lead coordinated care efforts and support others during events.