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How much do ems rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average weekly pay for ems rn in Tennessee is $2,108.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,728.85 and $2,451.92 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an EMS RN?

EMS RNs, or Emergency Medical Services Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who provide critical care in pre-hospital and emergency settings. They often work alongside paramedics and EMTs, delivering advanced medical care during patient transport or at the scene of emergencies. Their responsibilities include performing assessments, administering medications, and managing life-saving interventions. EMS RNs require specific training in emergency and trauma care, and they play a vital role in stabilizing patients before they reach the hospital.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EMS RN?

To thrive as an EMS RN (Emergency Medical Services Registered Nurse), you need advanced clinical assessment skills, emergency care expertise, and a current RN license with certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and often CEN or CCRN. Familiarity with pre-hospital care protocols, ambulance equipment, and electronic patient care reporting systems is typically required. Exceptional critical thinking, composure under pressure, and strong communication are vital soft skills for this fast-paced role. These abilities ensure rapid, accurate care and effective teamwork in high-stress, life-threatening situations.

What are some common challenges faced by an EMS RN and how can they be managed?

EMS RNs often encounter high-pressure situations, such as providing critical care in unpredictable environments and making quick decisions with limited information. Managing these challenges requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and effective communication with other EMS team members and hospital staff. Staying current with continuing education and participating in simulation training can help EMS RNs build confidence and improve their ability to respond to emergencies efficiently.

What is the difference between Ems Rn vs Paramedic?

AspectEms RnParamedic
CertificationsRN license, EMS certificationParamedic certification, EMS license
Work EnvironmentAmbulance, hospitals, clinicsAmbulance, emergency scenes
Roles & ResponsibilitiesPatient assessment, IVs, medication administrationAdvanced airway management, rapid patient stabilization

While both Ems Rn and Paramedic work in emergency medical services, Ems Rn typically holds a registered nurse license and focuses on patient assessment and care in various settings. Paramedics are trained for advanced emergency procedures and rapid response in the field. Understanding these differences helps determine the appropriate role based on skills and certifications.

Can you work EMS as a nurse?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) nurses are registered nurses (RNs) who provide pre-hospital emergency care in the field. They typically hold active RN licenses, have specialized training in emergency and trauma care, and may obtain certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). EMS nursing involves working in ambulances, helicopters, or other emergency response environments, often requiring flexibility and the ability to work in high-pressure situations.

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Infographic showing various Ems Rn job openings in Tennessee as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% As Needed, and 83% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $109,666 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

RN Coord Trauma PI

Nashville, TN • On-site

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Methodist Healthcare System rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

RN Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an RN Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator, you will lead the Trauma Program's work to keep care safe and high-quality from the time a patient arrives until they leave the hospital. You will work with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director to review cases, analyze system performance, and use data to make changes that improve patient care. Your role ensures care meets national ACS standards, supports program requirements, and shows our commitment to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality trauma care.

Your role will include:

  • Reviewing and analyzing trauma cases—both in real time and retrospectively—to assess quality, timeliness, adherence to guidelines, and alignment with ACS and state standards
  • Identifying and validating performance-improvement opportunities, adverse events, and system issues, and supporting action plans that drive measurable, closed-loop improvements
  • Coordinating and documenting Trauma PIPS activities, PI events, data elements, and registry information to demonstrate compliance and support trauma center verification
  • Preparing and presenting selected cases, trends, and quality findings for multidisciplinary PI, peer review, and trauma operations meetings
  • Educating and supporting clinical teams, residents, EMS agencies, and outlying facilities by sharing trauma PI principles, guidelines, and best practices
  • Collaborating and contributing to guideline development, research initiatives, verification preparation, and ongoing improvements across the trauma service line

What qualifications you will need:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Associate Degree
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course, or TNCC Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center, a state designated Level 1 Trauma Center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and serves the North Nashville community as a leading provider of emergency heart care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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