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AMN Healthcare, Inc.

Trauma Surgeon

Marietta, GA · On-site

$466K - $536K/yr

Join a Level I trauma center newly verified in 2024 * Teach residents and med students in an active GME surgery program * Thrive in a fully supported environment with 10 APPs and residents * Practice ...

AMN Healthcare

Trauma Surgeon

Marietta, GA · On-site

$466K - $536K/yr

Join a Level I trauma center newly verified in 2024 * Teach residents and med students in an active GME surgery program * Thrive in a fully supported environment with 10 APPs and residents * Practice ...

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How much do level i trauma jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for level i trauma in the United States is $36.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.21 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Level I Trauma Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Level I Trauma Nurse, you need advanced trauma assessment skills, critical care experience, and an active RN license, often supported by certifications like TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). Familiarity with trauma-specific protocols, electronic health records (EHRs), and rapid-response equipment is essential. Strong decision-making, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are vital for delivering life-saving interventions and ensuring optimal outcomes in high-stakes, fast-paced trauma environments.

What are common challenges faced by healthcare professionals working in a Level I Trauma Center?

Healthcare professionals in a Level I Trauma Center often encounter high-pressure situations due to the unpredictable and critical nature of patient cases. Managing multiple trauma patients simultaneously, making rapid decisions, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams are daily challenges. Adapting to fast-paced shifts and maintaining clear communication with surgeons, nurses, and specialists is crucial for optimal patient outcomes. Despite the intensity, this environment offers significant opportunities for learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

What is a Level I Trauma center?

A Level I Trauma center is a specialized hospital equipped and staffed to provide the highest level of surgical care to trauma patients. These centers have a full range of specialists and resources available 24/7, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care staff. Level I centers are also involved in trauma research, education, and prevention programs, making them leaders in trauma care. They are capable of treating the most severe and complex injuries and often serve as regional referral centers.
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Infographic showing various Level I Trauma job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,516 per year, or $36.8 per hour.
Travel Surgical Technologist - OR | Columbus, OH | Level I Trauma | $2,457/Week

Travel Surgical Technologist - OR | Columbus, OH | Level I Trauma | $2,457/Week

Purple Cow Recruiting

Columbus, OH • On-site

$2.4K/wk

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Job Type
Contract
Description
Travel Surgical Technologist - OR | Columbus, OH | Level I Trauma | $2,457/Week
High-Acuity OR | Neurosurgery | Ortho Spine | Trauma
Brandon Boughton
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Surgical Technologist for an Operating Room assignment in Columbus, Ohio.
This role supports a high-volume Level I Trauma OR within a large academic medical center, providing exposure to complex and diverse surgical cases.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This opportunity is ideal for experienced surgical technologists who are confident in high-acuity environments and have strong experience across trauma, neuro, orthopedic, and general surgery cases.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Variable (day and evening coverage)
• Mix of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts
• Shift range: 0630-2330
• Call required
• Weekend coverage as needed
• Teaching hospital environment
COMPENSATION
• Weekly Gross: $2,457
• Pay package includes taxable hourly wages and tax-free stipends when applicable
• Locals accepted at same rate
SURGICAL CASE EXPOSURE
• Neurosurgery and spine
• Complex orthopedic and ortho spine
• General and bariatric surgery
• Trauma and emergency cases
• Robotics, transplant, burns, ENT, and GU procedures
UNIT HIGHLIGHTS
• Level I Trauma Center
• High-acuity surgical environment
• Broad case mix and technical exposure
• Academic teaching hospital setting
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years Surgical Technologist experience REQUIRED
• Minimum 2 years Level I or II Trauma OR experience REQUIRED
• Neurosurgery and spine experience REQUIRED
• Complex orthopedic and general surgery experience REQUIRED (including bariatric)
• Teaching hospital experience REQUIRED
• BLS REQUIRED
• Ability to work variable shifts and take call REQUIRED
• Epic experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
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Salary Description
Gross: $2,457 /wk • W2: $24.50/hr Stipend: $1,477

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