How much do staff Rapid Response Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, February 10th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Rapid Response Nurse is $24 per hour, but can pay up to $33 per hour.

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Q: What certifications are commonly held by rapid response nurses?

Rapid response nurses may hold a Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ), Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization ( PEARS ) or NIH Stroke Scale ( NIHSS ), among others.

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$83-133/hour

3x12

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Posted 13 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Rapid Response Nurse Salary Insights

Average Rapid Response Nurse Salary

$46.12/hour

The average salary for a Rapid Response Nurse is $46.12 per hour. This is 28% higher than the nursing US average of $33.11.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Where can I learn more about working as a Rapid Response Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Rapid Response Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by rapid response nurses?

Rapid response nurses may hold a Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) or NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), among others.

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