Medical University of South Carolina·Orangeburg, South Carolina
The Rapid Response RN enhances patient safety by identifying clinical deterioration and responding to medical emergencies. This role supports bedside teams through collaboration and real-time education while monitoring key performance indicators.
Job Description: Summary
MUSC Orangeburg is looking for experienced Emergency or Critical Care Registered Nurses to join our NEW Rapid Response Team!
The Rapid Response RN enhances patient safety by identifying clinical deterioration, performing focused assessments, and responding to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses. The role supports bedside teams through collaboration, real-time education, and use of eCart and high-risk indicators.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
At MUSC Health - Orangeburg, we are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to every patient, every time. The Rapid Response RN plays a vital role in advancing MUSC Health’s mission by proactively identifying clinical deterioration, supporting bedside care teams, and ensuring timely escalation for high-risk patients across our inpatient settings.
This clinical expert will prioritize proactive patient rounding and focused assessments, using eCart scores, prior medical history, admission location, and other high-risk indicators to guide decision-making. In alignment with MUSC Health standards and regulatory requirements, this role evaluates patient care practices to promote quality, safety, and adherence to evidence-based practice.
The Rapid Response RN is a key collaborator within the interdisciplinary team, working closely with nursing staff, Patient Care Technicians, Hospitalist Medicine providers, Intensivists, Pulmonologists, and other clinical partners. This position responds to all Medical Emergency and Rapid Response notifications, BAT Alerts, and nurse-driven requests for evaluation. High-risk patients will be assessed each shift, with ongoing coaching and real-time education provided to support staff competency in eCart scoring, recognition of clinical deterioration, and escalation procedures.
This role supports MUSC Health’s culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement by monitoring and processing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, and contributing to performance-improvement initiatives.
Full-Time; 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts; rotating weekends. Day shift and night shift available.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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Market context
In South Carolina, Rapid Response Registered Nurse roles typically draw candidates with Critical Care or Emergency Department experience, since these assignments require quick assessment and strong escalation skills. Competition is often shaped by active South Carolina RN licensure, current BLS and ACLS credentials, and the preferred BSN, so applicants with recent acute-care experience may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and certifications before applying.
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