As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Rapid Response Nurse in Washington, DC is $99,848, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,920 weekly, or $8,321 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Rapid Response Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Rapid Response Nurse in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $83,367 to $121,831. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,221) and 75th percentile ($111,355), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,831 per year. This $20,134 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Basic Life Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Rapid Response Nurse often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Rapid Response Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Rapid Response Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Rapid Response Nurse Salary $83,367 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Rapid Response Nurse Salary $91,221 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Rapid Response Nurse Salary $99,848 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Rapid Response Nurse Salary $111,355 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Rapid Response Nurse Salary $121,831 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25% $91,221 10% $83,367 90% $121,831 75% $111,355 $99,848 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A rapid response team (RRT), also known as a medical emergency team (MET) and high acuity response team (HART), is a team of health care providers that responds to hospitalized patients with early signs of deterioration on non-intensive care units to prevent respiratory or cardiac arrest. The health care providers are trained in early resuscitation interventions and advanced life support and may include a physician, nurse, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist. The RRT, medical emergency team (MET), critical care outreach team (CCOT), and rover team are all different forms of the outgoing compo...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Rapid Response Nurse in Washington, DC. The base salary for Rapid Response Nurse ranges from $91,221 to $111,355 with the average base salary of $99,848. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,121 to $109,917 with the average total cash compensation of $97,855.

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