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RN - OR

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Shock Trauma OR RN - Rotating Days This is a 13-week contract position. Day shift - rotating 2x8 & 2x12 shifts (07:00 - 15:30 / 07:00 - 19:30) The Shock Trauma OR RN will provide high-quality patient ...

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Bestica Healthcare

RN-ER

Spokane, WA

... Shock/Trauma Gunshot wounds* Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response Interpretation of dysrhythmias Management of dysrhythmias Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure ...

PSNYC , INC.

RN - Operating Room (OR)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

RN - Operating Room (OR) Shock Trauma OR RN - rotating Days (2x8 & 2x12 shifts) - 40H; weekends/on-call required. 2yr experience required; will accept first-time traveler with strong experience. HARD ...

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for shock trauma in the United States is $39.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.25 and $43.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Shock Trauma position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Shock Trauma role, you need advanced clinical expertise in trauma care, emergency medicine, and critical care skills—usually supported by relevant medical or nursing degrees and certifications such as ACLS, ATLS, or TNCC. Familiarity with trauma resuscitation equipment, electronic medical records, and rapid diagnostic tools is essential. Strong teamwork, quick decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills in this high-stakes environment. These abilities are crucial for providing timely, life-saving interventions and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced trauma centers.

What are the common challenges faced by professionals working in Shock Trauma care?

Working in Shock Trauma care often involves managing high-acuity, life-threatening cases that require rapid assessment, swift intervention, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. Professionals must balance caring for multiple patients with varying injuries, collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, and remain adaptable to frequently changing situations. Emotional resilience is key, as the environment can be intense and fast-paced, but strong teamwork and support systems are usually in place to help staff navigate these challenges. Over time, the experience gained in this setting can pave the way for advancement into leadership, education, or specialized trauma roles.

What is a Shock Trauma job?

A Shock Trauma job typically involves working in a high-acuity trauma center, providing critical care to patients with life-threatening injuries. Healthcare professionals in this field, such as nurses, physicians, and paramedics, stabilize and treat patients suffering from severe trauma, including motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, and other emergencies. These roles require rapid decision-making, advanced medical skills, and the ability to function in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Many Shock Trauma professionals work in specialized hospital units or mobile intensive care teams.

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Assistant Nurse Manager, Shock Trauma Multitrauma

Assistant Nurse Manager, Shock Trauma Multitrauma

University of Maryland Medical System

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Requirements
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
Job Description
Under general administrative direction of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager, Patient Care Services (PCS) is accountable for the delivery of patient care services which supports the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical and service quality objectives, in a clinical unit or care delivery site. This role is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered, for the competency and performance of nursing staff, and for designing and maintaining systems to support multidisciplinary team functioning and continuity of services within a product line, while working in coordination with Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager, PCS also serves as a key participant in organizational project teams and work groups at the organizational and unit level.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Helps to manage and evaluate the system of care delivery and clinical services on one or more patient care units which helps to meets clinical and service quality objectives alongside the Nurse Manager.
  • In collaboration with medical staff leadership, assesses requirements for care delivery systems to meet changing patient population requirements. Plans strategies and services to meet clinical program objectives. Communicates long and short term plans and objectives to staff under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
  • Ensures excellence of clinical practice and patient care services, including meeting or exceeding customer requirements, improving clinical outcomes and achieving productivity and expense reduction goals. Assures that programs, services and staff performance meet regulatory requirements and professional standards.
  • In collaboration with Nurse Manager, supports unit based professional practice partnership(s) which are designed around the requirements of customers (patient, physicians and payors) and which involve staff in decision making and unit operations.
  • Develops effective administrative, coordination and communication systems. Ensures effectiveness of unit operations alongside the Nurse Manager.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to assess, redesign and continually improve effectiveness and productivity of clinical programs.

2. Assumes a leadership role in managing the quality of services provided at the unit level.
  • Implements systems to assess and respond to customer perceptions of service. Is visibly involved in obtaining customer feedback, incorporating customer requirements into service design and requiring staff performance which meets customer requirements.
  • Implements systems to manage and improve the performance of unit level processes and to improve the performance, consistency and coordination of cross functional processes.
  • Teaches and coaches staff in effective process analysis and improvement techniques and in using data to assess and improve unit performance.
  • Provides leadership visibility and presence during non-traditional shifts, working alongside the manager to maintain employee/supervisor relationships, and also assists in balancing time management for nurse manager.
  • Assistant Manager is on-point to provide on-site coverage for the Manager when they are off-site for any protracted period.

3. Manages human and fiscal resources to meet financial goals and achieve identified outcomes.
  • Effectively participates in the development, communication, monitoring and management of personnel on the unit.
  • Effectively incorporates patient care requirements, into the development of unit-based orientation processes and on-boarding plans.
  • Coordinates with Nurse Manager to ensure maximal effectiveness and efficiency of staffing plan for unit, including skill mix and scheduling.
  • Develops and maintains leadership relationships with staff, in order to support healthy workplace environment and culture, and promote staff retention.

4. Develops and implements clinical utilization strategies which support clinical pathways, discharge planning and case management.
  • Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager., develops and implements effective human resource management strategies.
  • Collaborates to direct systems for orientation, competency validation, professional development and staff recognition.
  • Upholds effective performance management systems which provide clear expectations to staff in all roles, support staff participation in peer feedback and effectively address individual and group performance outcomes.
  • Creates an atmosphere which fosters team work and open communication among staff. Models effective behaviors as a facilitator, coach and group leader.
  • Creates a unit based climate which values and supports diversity and demonstrates career development and promotion of minority staff.

5. Demonstrates leadership in supporting the implementation of automated clinical and administrative information management systems. Directs the implementation of unit level process changes to facilitate implementation and realize the value of automated systems.
  • Interprets and enforces hospital and nursing policies, practices, procedure with staff, patients, public and other members of the health team in a consistent, equitable manner.
  • Supports innovation in clinical practice and care delivery systems by staying current with innovations and literature in healthcare and care delivery. Disseminates and incorporates research findings into practice. Supports data-based ideas and innovations generated by staff and multidisciplinary research projects at the unit level.
  • Interprets organizational goals and objectives to staff. Translates organizational mission, values and priorities into goals and objectives at the unit level. Identifies implications of external environment for the organization and unit. Facilitates staff discussion and response to issues which effect nursing practice and care delivery.

Work Experience
1. BSN required. Master's degree with management coursework preferred. Incumbents are expected to matriculate in an accredited graduate program within one year of their employment and have five years to complete the degree.
2. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or eligibility for licensure due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
3. Three years of clinical experience required.

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