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How much do trauma manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for trauma manager in Raleigh, NC is $54,390.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,900.00 and $58,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges trauma managers face when coordinating multidisciplinary trauma care teams?

Trauma Managers often encounter the challenge of ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among diverse medical professionals, such as surgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Balancing the differing priorities and schedules of these team members while maintaining compliance with trauma care protocols can be complex. Additionally, Trauma Managers must frequently address resource limitations and rapidly shifting priorities during high-acuity cases, making strong organizational and leadership skills essential. Effective Trauma Managers develop strategies to foster teamwork, streamline processes, and ensure that quality care standards are consistently met.

What is the difference between Trauma Manager vs Emergency Department Coordinator?

Trauma ManagerEmergency Department Coordinator
Typically requires trauma-specific certifications, such as Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)May require emergency nursing certifications, like ACLS or PALS
Works primarily in trauma centers, focusing on trauma patient care and program managementWorks in emergency departments, coordinating patient flow and staff scheduling
Involves overseeing trauma protocols, staff training, and quality improvementInvolves managing emergency department operations, patient throughput, and communication

While both roles operate within hospital emergency settings, a Trauma Manager specializes in trauma care protocols and program oversight, often requiring trauma-specific certifications. An Emergency Department Coordinator focuses on daily emergency department operations and patient flow. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What is a trauma manager?

A Trauma Manager is a healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the operations and coordination of a hospital's trauma program. They ensure compliance with trauma regulations, facilitate trauma team performance, manage data for quality improvement, and coordinate education and training for staff. Trauma Managers often work closely with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure optimal patient care and maintain trauma center accreditation. Their role is vital in ensuring that trauma patients receive timely and effective treatment throughout their care journey.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trauma manager?

To thrive as a Trauma Manager, you need an in-depth understanding of trauma care protocols, emergency response coordination, and typically a background as a registered nurse or paramedic with advanced trauma certifications such as TNCC or ATLS. Familiarity with trauma registry databases, quality assurance systems, and electronic health records is crucial for effective data management and compliance. Strong leadership, crisis management, and interpersonal communication skills set outstanding Trauma Managers apart. These competencies are vital for ensuring efficient trauma care delivery, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
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Infographic showing various Trauma Manager job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,390 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma / Acute Care Surgery

Duke Health

Durham, NC • On-site

$105K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Duke Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 253 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.


Job Location

Duke University Hospital

Job Summary

The Trauma / ACS Team Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services and performs medical acts under the supervision of the supervisory physician to patients on the ACS service, consulted ACS/, trauma and consult trauma patients at DUH. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies radiologic and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients and provides direct care to the patients on the ACS and trauma services. The Trauma / ACS APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization. Based on the needs of the service the APPs may have responsibilities in the operating room as first or second assist (rare).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Inpatient

  • Daily inpatient rounding on primary and consult teams
  • Assist with daily notes
  • Take first call on primary trauma and ACS patients
  • Review and order diagnostic and lab studies
  • Patient and Family education
  • Provides continuity of care by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams
  • Staff new consults for trauma and ACS at DUH
  • Assist with admissions
  • Perform discharges
  • Perform/Assist with Level 3 Trauma Activations
  • Perform/Assist with Tertiary Exams
  • Manage/Change/Apply wound vacs
  • Assist in maintaining and improving Quality Metrics
  • Provide collaborative and cost-effective care.
  • Assist in operating room (rare)

Outpatient

  • No outpatient coverage currently.
  • Outpatient follow up clinic could be incorporated into this clinical role in the future.

Physical and mental requirements:

  • Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as an APP in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System.
  • Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems
  • Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
  • Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.
  • Able to use fine motor skills
  • Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;
  • Able to use computer and learn new software programs
  • Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals
  • Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations
  • Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
  • Able to remain focused and organized
  • Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adults.

PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's or Doctoral Degree Preferred.

Certification

NP: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for adults (ACNP or AGACNP)

PA: PA-C

Both: BLS required

ACLS and ATLS strongly recommended but not required

Licensure

NP: Current unrestricted RN licensure issued by or recognized by NCBON with authorization to practice as a NP

PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA

Experience

NP: 2+ years RN experience in the clinical care of trauma or general surgery is strongly preferred.

1+ year NP experience preferred, ideally in trauma or general surgery capacity, but not required.

PA: 1+ year PA experience in the clinical care of trauma or general surgery strongly preferred but not required.

Job Hours

The schedule will be 14 (fourteen) 12 (twelve) hour shifts per month. This is a DAY shift role with occasional weekend or holiday coverage. The APPs, along with the Division Chief, will develop a schedule that is mutually amenable. Schedule may be changed by administrative or clinical leadership to meet department needs.


Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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