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How much do nursing simulation lab coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for nursing simulation lab coordinator in the United States is $27.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator vs Nursing Instructor?

AspectNursing Simulation Lab CoordinatorNursing Instructor
Required CredentialsRN license, healthcare or simulation certificationRN license, nursing degree, teaching certification
Work EnvironmentSimulation labs, healthcare education settingsClassrooms, clinical labs, healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, hospitals, simulation centersColleges, universities, nursing schools

The Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator primarily manages simulation equipment and ensures effective training environments, while the Nursing Instructor focuses on teaching nursing students and delivering coursework. Both roles require nursing credentials, but their daily responsibilities and work settings differ.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator, you need a background in nursing or healthcare education, typically with a BSN or higher and relevant clinical experience. Familiarity with simulation technology, manikins, audiovisual equipment, and learning management systems is crucial, and certifications like CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) are often preferred. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with faculty and students are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure the effective delivery of realistic clinical simulations, which are vital for preparing nursing students for real-world patient care.

What are some common challenges faced by Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinators, and how can they be addressed?

Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinators often face challenges such as managing complex schedules for simulation activities, maintaining and troubleshooting simulation equipment, and ensuring that simulations meet curriculum objectives. Effective communication with faculty, adaptability to evolving technologies, and proactive equipment maintenance are essential strategies for addressing these issues. Building strong relationships with academic staff and staying current on simulation best practices can also help create a smooth and impactful learning environment for nursing students.

What are Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinators?

Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinators are professionals responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of a nursing simulation laboratory. They design, implement, and evaluate realistic clinical scenarios to enhance nursing students’ hands-on skills and critical thinking. These coordinators maintain simulation equipment, train faculty and students in simulation best practices, and ensure that the lab runs efficiently and safely. They also collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation-based learning into the nursing curriculum.
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Infographic showing various Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,614 per year, or $27.2 per hour.
Non-Tenure Track Nursing Simulation Operations Manager

Non-Tenure Track Nursing Simulation Operations Manager

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

$53K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


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Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position

Simulation Operations Manager

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care and service, is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position in the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing. Saint Louis University is one of the premier Catholic universities in the United States, carrying on the 450 year old Jesuit tradition.

The School of Nursing, an integral component of one of the largest Catholic health sciences centers in the world, has been in the forefront of nursing education since its founding in 1928. The School offers baccalaureate, master's and doctoral (DNP and Ph.D.) programs and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The School offers an infrastructure to support faculty research and practice and offers innovative curricula to effectively address current and future health care needs.

Nominations and applications are invited for a non-tenure track appointment in the School of Nursing.

This position requires:

  • Graduate degree in nursing required

  • 5 years of Nursing experience of which 2-3 of these years must include Nursing Simulation experience.

  • Strong teaching and clinical skills

  • Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Missouri

  • Organizational skills, technological knowledge of computers and software.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for teaching practical clinical skills to undergraduate nursing students as well as operating and providing technical support for all simulators, lab, and clinical equipment, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of simulation lab equipment and associated software. A passion for teaching and also working with technology and being a team player who works in partnership with other faculty to ensure that day-to-day operations and center goals are achieved is essential.

Duties Include:

  • Collaborates with Lab Coordinator and faculty to enhance current and future operations of simulations, skills labs, interprofessional and institutional events and develops practical skills courses syllabi for undergraduate nursing students.

  • Works with the Lab Coordinator and other faculty members to prepare patient care simulators/mannequins, including scenario props, simulated fluids, and others as needed.

  • Sets up, operates, and manipulates patient care simulators with related media/computer equipment to provide practical skill instruction to undergraduate nursing student.

  • Assists the Lab Coordinator with preventive maintenance and repairs of lab and simulation equipment, diagnosis of more serious malfunctions, and arranges for repairs as needed.

  • Provides training and support to other Simulation Center personnel in the technical aspects of simulation to meet expectations of practical skill course syllabus.

  • Assists with inventory and identification of needs for supplies, mannequins, and skills models required to meet expectations of practical skills syllabus.

  • Collaborate with the Lab Coordinator to orient, mentor, supervise and teach work study students, Graduate Assistants, and new Simulation Adjunct Faculty.

  • Organizes and maintains necessary supplies, equipment, show and tell bins, skills models, and mannequins for skills and simulations to meet the needs of various nursing courses.

  • Teaching nursing students in pre-brief, simulations, debriefing, and skills as needed.

  • Maintenance of professional competence through practice, continuing education, and professional activities.

  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and human physiology is preferred, but not required.

  • Proficient in the use of PCs and other software applications.

  • Basic knowledge of AV systems operations.

  • Strong teaching and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong technical skills.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing (3525 Caroline Mall, St. Louis, MO 63104) is seeking to fill ONE (1) permanent full time position of Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position of Simulation Operations Manager. This position will require all work duties to be performed in the geographic area of the St. Louis, Missouri MSA.

Duties: Collaboration with Lab Coordinator and other faculty to enhance current and future operations of simulation, skills labs, and other nursing related skill sets for instruction to nursing students; Teach nursing students in pre-brief, simulations, debriefing and skills as required to meet syllabus requirements. Operate patient care simulators with related equipment to provide practical skills teaching to nursing students; Mentor, Supervise and teach students, Graduate Assistants and orientate new faculty; Assist to maintain simulation lab equipment; Provide support to other Simulation Lab personnel to assure simulation teaching to students meets expectation and course syllabus.

Requirements: Graduate degree in nursing required; 5 years of nursing experience of which 3 years must include nursing simulation experience; Strong teaching and clinical skills; License or eligibility for licensure in the State of Missouri; Organizational skills, technological knowledge of computers and software.

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment <12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.


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