Registered Nurse, Rapid Response Team - Full Time Days

Valley-Presbyterian-Hospita; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Rapid Response Team Registered Nurse (RN) for the Full Time Days on-site. You will provide expert critical care when seconds count, assess unstable patients, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

This role targets experienced ICU nurses who mentor others and are passionate about patient safety, evidence-based practice, and rapid clinical response across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ICU (Critical Care) RN experience.
• Current California RN license.
• ADN degree; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Rapid Response Team education and skills validation annually.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to patients showing deterioration outside ICU.
• Assess and stabilize patients with acute changes.
• Facilitate one-on-one management until stabilization or transfer.
• Assist with emergency procedures and Code Blue responses.
• Transport unstable patients to procedures or higher care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership on treatment plans.
• Document Rapid Response activities in the EHR.
• Mentor staff and support clinical education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Rapid decision-making

Assessment

Communication

Leadership

Patient safety

Calm under pressure

Education

ADN degree

BSN preferred

California RN license

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Registered Nurse, Rapid Response Team - Full Time Days

Job Category: Clinical Services Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS003199

• Posted : August 27, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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• Pay or shift range: $60.83 USD to $76.26 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Provide Expert Critical Care When Every Second Counts

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, theRapid Response Team (RRT)plays a vital role in identifying and responding to patients experiencing clinical deterioration before emergencies occur. As aRapid Response Team Registered Nurse, you will leverage advanced critical care expertise to assess unstable patients, intervene early, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and improve patient outcomes throughout the hospital.

This role is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse who thrives in fast-paced clinical environments and is passionate about patient safety, evidence-based practice, and mentoring others.

What You'll Do

• Respond rapidly to patients demonstrating signs of clinical deterioration or hemodynamic instability outside the ICU.


• Assess, stabilize, and coordinate care for patients experiencing acute changes in condition.


• Facilitate one-on-one patient management until stabilization or transfer to a higher level of care.


• Assist with emergency procedures, Code Blue responses, and sepsis interventions.


• Transport unstable patients safely to diagnostic procedures or higher levels of care.


• Conduct proactive patient rounds throughout the hospital based on Rapid Response protocols.


• Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, ICU leadership, and bedside nurses to develop and implement treatment plans.


• Communicate clinical assessments using the SBAR communication framework.


• Document Rapid Response activities, patient outcomes, and interventions accurately within the electronic health record.


• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for ICU staff and hospital nursing teams.


• Participate in evidence-based practice initiatives, quality improvement activities, and patient safety programs.


• Mentor new staff and support clinical education throughout the organization.


• Promote exceptional patient and family experiences through compassionate, relationship-based care.

What You'll Bring

• Advanced critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making skills.


• Strong assessment and stabilization skills for critically ill patients.


• Expertise in critical care nursing, emergency response, and sepsis recognition.


• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.


• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support nursing staff.


• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.


• Ability to remain calm and effective during high-acuity and emergency situations.

Requirements

• Minimum of2 years of recent ICU (Critical Care) RN experience.


• CurrentCalifornia Registered Nurse (RN) license.


• ADN required; BSN preferred.


• CurrentAHA Basic Life Support (BLS)certification.


• CurrentAHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)certification.


• Successful completion of theRapid Response Team Education and Skills Validationexamination (annually).


• Ability to obtain and maintainLA City Fire Cardwithin 30 days of hire.


• Ability to obtain and maintainNonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI or equivalent)certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)certification.


• Experience participating in Code Blue, Rapid Response, or hospital-wide emergency response teams.


• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or clinical resource experience in an ICU setting.

Why Valley Presbyterian Hospital

• Serve in a highly specialized, hospital-wide critical care role.


• Make a direct impact on patient safety through early intervention and rapid clinical response.


• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams.


• Participate in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.


• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the community.

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