Registered Nurse RN Rapid Response Team

MedStar Health • Washington, District of Columbia • Posted July 04, 2026

About the Role

About the Job

Unit Highlights

Rapid Response Team - RRT

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) at MGUH consists of critical care registered nurses, a critical care provider, and a respiratory therapist. These highly trained critical care nurses respond to a variety of emergencies, identifying early signs of patient deterioration and intervening before a crisis occurs. Their expertise lies in patient assessment and stabilization, ensuring timely and effective care. Additionally, RRT nurses serve as Code Blue response nurses, providing advanced resuscitation for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory arrest. Their scope of practice also includes responding to outpatient emergencies, sepsis cases, and stroke codes throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs rang...