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How much do trauma performance improvement jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for trauma performance improvement in the United States is $46.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $54.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Trauma Performance Improvement job?

A Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) job focuses on evaluating and enhancing the quality of care provided to trauma patients. Professionals in this role analyze patient outcomes, identify trends, and implement process improvements based on data-driven insights. They work closely with trauma program leaders, clinicians, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with established standards. Responsibilities often include conducting case reviews, facilitating performance meetings, and developing corrective action plans. The goal is to improve patient safety, optimize trauma care, and maintain accreditation standards.

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

To excel in Trauma Performance Improvement, you need a comprehensive understanding of trauma care systems, quality improvement methodologies, and data analysis, often backed by a healthcare degree and certifications such as CPHQ or TNCC. Experience with trauma registry software, hospital quality management systems, and advanced Excel or statistical analysis tools is highly beneficial. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are standout soft skills. These abilities are crucial for effectively identifying performance gaps, implementing improvement strategies, and ensuring high standards of patient care in trauma services.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for professionals in Trauma Performance Improvement roles?

Professionals in Trauma Performance Improvement roles are responsible for reviewing trauma cases, analyzing clinical outcomes data, and identifying trends or areas needing improvement. They frequently collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency department staff, and quality management teams to develop action plans and conduct educational sessions. Daily tasks may include maintaining trauma registry records, preparing performance reports, and organizing morbidity and mortality meetings. This mix of data analysis, process improvement, and interdisciplinary communication ensures that trauma care consistently meets or exceeds established benchmarks.
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Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator RN

Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator RN

Grand Strand Medical Center

Myrtle Beach, SC

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Grand Strand Medical Center rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

884th of 991 rated hospitals


Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator RN? At Grand Strand Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Bachelors Degree, or Work Experience in lieu of Degree

No Travel Required

2 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Grand Strand Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Grand Strand Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1978, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 40 years of pioneering healthcare, our 300+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients - including the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program, pediatric intensive care unit, Level I trauma center with two free-standing emergency departments, advanced wound care center, breast cancer center and Carolina Forest Imaging Center. We are recognized, for the chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis and stroke by the Joint Commission.

At Grand Strand Health, you'll find that caring extends to our patients, our people and our South Carolina community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator RN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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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