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Mission Hospital

RN Burn MedSurg

Augusta, GA

$1K - $2K/wk

Still Burn Center, our mission is to save lives. Here, we've created a compassionate, nurturing environment for both functional and cosmetic burn and wound care. We treat more than 3,000 burns and ...

Maine Medical Center

Burn Surgeon

Portland, ME

Burn Surgeon Opportunity MaineHealth Surgical Care is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Burn ... Maine Medical Center, Maine's only ACS verified level 1 trauma center, admits 4,000+ trauma ...

Maine Medical Center

Burn Surgeon

Portland, ME · On-site

$255K - $306K/yr

Maine Medical Center, Maine's only ACS verified level 1 trauma center, admits 4,000+ trauma ... The Isla Estabrook Burn Center currently sees approximately 200 inpatient burn admissions and ...

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How much do burn center jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for burn center in the United States is $17.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by healthcare professionals working in a burn center, and how can they be managed?

Healthcare professionals in a burn center often encounter challenges such as managing complex wound care, addressing severe pain, and supporting patients through lengthy recovery processes. The work can be emotionally demanding, as patients may experience trauma and require significant psychological support. Teamwork is essential, as staff collaborate closely with surgeons, physical therapists, and social workers to provide comprehensive care. Ongoing training, peer support, and access to counseling resources can help staff manage stress and maintain high standards of patient care.

What is a burn center?

A burn center is a specialized medical facility dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with severe burns and related injuries. These centers are staffed by multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, nurses, physical therapists, and psychologists, who are trained in advanced burn care. Burn centers provide comprehensive services such as emergency treatment, wound management, reconstructive surgery, pain management, and long-term rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Burn Center Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Burn Center Nurse, you need specialized knowledge in burn care, wound management, pain control, and critical care, usually supported by a nursing degree and RN licensure, with experience or certification in burn or trauma care. Familiarity with advanced wound care products, infection control protocols, and patient monitoring systems is essential. Compassion, emotional resilience, and strong communication skills help manage the complex physical and psychological needs of burn patients and their families. These skills ensure comprehensive, safe, and empathetic care for patients with severe injuries in a highly demanding environment.
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Infographic showing various Burn Center job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,980 per year, or $17.8 per hour.
RN Nursing Coordinator - UNC NC Jaycee Burn Center

RN Nursing Coordinator - UNC NC Jaycee Burn Center

UNC HEALTH

Chapel Hill, NC • On-site

$35.87 - $51.57/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
This is a Day shift position and the schedule is Monday-Friday
No weekends or holidays
10 hour shifts may be available
Summary:
The Burn Outpatient Nurse Coordinator at the NC Jaycee Burn Center provides specialized clinical coordination for burn patients throughout their outpatient recovery. This role is central to ensuring seamless, high quality, patient centered burn care by coordinating clinical services, facilitating communication across the interdisciplinary team, and supporting patients and families as they navigate complex follow up and recovery needs. The coordinator works closely with burn surgeons, APPs, clinic staff, and patients to optimize care delivery while advancing the mission of the UNC Burn Center.
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for new and returning outpatient burn patients and families, addressing care coordination needs and facilitating timely communication
  • Coordinate outpatient burn clinic care, including visit planning, follow up coordination, and transitions from inpatient to outpatient care
  • Collaborate closely with burn surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, therapists, and clinic support staff to ensure continuity of care
  • Support clinic flow and operational efficiency through proactive coordination and problem solving
  • Provide patient and caregiver education related to burn recovery, wound care, scar management, and long term follow up
  • Coordinate referrals, imaging, therapy, and specialty services as needed to support comprehensive outpatient burn care
  • Assist with documentation, tracking, and communication to support safe, efficient, and patient centered clinic operations
  • Participate in clinic based quality improvement and patient experience initiatives

Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
• Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Five (5) years of professional nursing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Surgery
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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