Rapid Response Registered Nurse

If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. Operating out of coverage, this role supports units as needed, quickly assessing and stabilizing patients, assisting with emergency interventions, and guiding staff during high-acuity situations.

What We Offer:

• Job Title: Rapid ResponseRegistered Nurse
• Schedule: 7am-7pm, Day Shift, Part- Time, Saturday and Sundays
• Department: Nursing Administration
• Location: Kernersville Medical Center – Kernersville, NC

The Rapid Response Nurse provides immediate, expert-level care to patients experiencing clinical deterioration throughout the hospital. Operating out of coverage, this role supports units as needed, quickly assessing and stabilizing patients, assisting with emergency interventions, and guiding staff during high-acuity situations. The nurse collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and prevent code events.

What We're Looking For:

• Education:  High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • ENPC, TNCC or CEN; preferred.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire, required.

What You'll Do:

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".