Medical University of South Carolina
Location
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.
Candidates must have previous critical care or emergency department RN experience and an active South Carolina RN license. An Associate Degree in Nursing is required, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred within two years of hire.
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. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004924 ORBG - Nursing Administration Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift
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.
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