Average Rapid Response Nurse Salary

$53.04/hour

The average salary for a Rapid Response Nurse is $53.04 per hour. This is 15% higher than the nursing US average of $44.87.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Rapid Response Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$53.04/hour

15% higher than the nursing US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

Where do Rapid Response Nurses get paid the most?

Connecticut pays Rapid Response Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Texas ($52) and Georgia ($50). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the national average for Rapid Response Nurses is $53 per hour — Connecticut pays 1% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Connecticut$54$55
Texas$52$61
Georgia$50$53
North Carolina$50$58
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Rapid Response Nurse jobs?

Community Medical Centers pays Rapid Response Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47) and BJC HealthCare ($40). For comparison, the national average for Rapid Response Nurses is $53 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 18% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers$62$62
Perm Staff Jobs$47$58
BJC HealthCare$40$40

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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