Rapid Response Registered Nurse / Weekend Option

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Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day one
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

About the Role

The Rapid Response Nurse (RRT) is an experienced critical care/ED registered nurse responsible for responding to Rapid Response Team events and supporting early identification, assessment, and intervention for patients exhibiting clinical deterioration outside of the ICU. This role serves as a clinical expert and consultant to bedside staff, promotes timely escalation of care, and facilitates safe transitions to higher levels of care to improve patient outcomes and safety.

Responsibilities

Rapid Response Team Events:

• Responds promptly to all Rapid Response Team activations and staff concerns.
• Performs rapid patient assessments and initiates evidence-based interventions within scope of practice.
• Stabilizes patients with acute changes in condition and coordinates transfer to ICU or higher levels of care when indicated.
• Assists in determining appropriate escalation, including RRT, Code Rapid Response, or Code Blue activation.

Patient Monitoring and Follow-Up:

• Conducts follow-up assessments on patients remaining on non-critical care units after RRT events.
• Proactively rounds on high-risk patients, including recent ICU transfers and Medical Alert patients within 24 hours.
• Supports timely core measure interventions per established protocols.

Collaboration and Clinical Support:

• Serves as a first-line clinical resource and consultant for bedside nursing staff.
• Collaborates with physicians, APPs, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing leadership to coordinate care.
• Provides real-time coaching, education, and feedback to nursing staff.

Education & Training:

• Provides feedback and education to clinical staff based on data trends, findings, and protocols.
• Stays informed about changes in healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and clinical practices.

Documentation and Quality Improvement:

• Documents RRT events, interventions, outcomes, and follow-up accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in data collection, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND - 3 years of recent nursing experience in critical care and ability to manage patients in all specialties of Emory Critical Care.
• OR Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience in critical care and ability to manage patients in all specialties of Emory Critical Care.

Licensure:

• Must have a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification: CCRN

Physical Requirements

• Medium-Heavy work: 36-75 lbs occasionally (0-33% of the workday), 20-35 lbs frequently (34-66% of the workday), 10-20 lbs constantly (67-100% of the workday).
• Lifting 75 lbs maximum.
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking; occasional sitting.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required, use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.