Registered Nurse (RN) - Rapid Response Team

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Registered Nurse, Advanced Care to support the Rapid Response Team with high‑level patient assessment and timely interventions for critically ill patients.

You will work a 12‑hour day shift (7am–7pm) on a rotating weekend schedule, in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, focused on reducing codes outside the ICU and ensuring safe patient care. Required are Florida RN licensure, BLS, ACLS/NRP/PALS, and 1+ year of RN experience in Rapid Response,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
• Florida RN licensure or NLC required; current BLS certification; ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC may be required for certain areas.
• 1+ year RN experience in Rapid Response, ICU, or Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients with complex conditions and high-level interventions.
• Monitors and interprets patient data and vital signs, responding with evidence-based actions.
• Assesses patient needs and develops an individualized plan of care; evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely and effective patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Tools

BLS/Healthcare Provider

ACLS

NRP

PALS

TNCC

Job description

Position Summary

Department: DPH Rapid Response Team

Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12- hour shifts w/ rotating weekends)

Shift: Days (7am - 7pm)

Title: Registered Nurse, Advanced Care | Rapid Response Team

Our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

ABOUT DPH RAPID RESPONSE TEAM

• The Rapid Response Team functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes a critical care nurse, critical care respiratory therapist, the managing physician, pharmacy support and Intensivist support if needed to meet the needs of the patient population.
• The goal of the Rapid Response Team is to reduce Code Blue 90s outside of the Intensive Care Units (ICUs); reduce harm events outside of the ICUs; reduce unplanned ICU admissions and re-admissions to the ICUs and provide nursing support and education

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.

Experience

• 1+ year of RN experience within Rapid Response, ICU, or Emergency Department

Essential Functions

• • Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.
  • Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.
  • Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.
  • Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.
  • Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
  • Observes, monitors, and assesses patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available.
  • Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
  • Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.