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How much do trauma program coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for trauma program coordinator in the United States is $57,297.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trauma Program Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trauma Program Coordinator, you need in-depth clinical experience in trauma care, a nursing degree (often BSN or higher), and trauma-specific certifications such as TNCC or ATCN. Familiarity with trauma registry databases, quality improvement tools, and hospital information systems is typically required. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance. These qualifications ensure coordinated, high-quality trauma care and continuous program improvement in high-pressure environments.

How does a Trauma Program Coordinator typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes?

A Trauma Program Coordinator works closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other allied health professionals to ensure that trauma care protocols are followed consistently. This involves organizing regular meetings, facilitating communication between departments, and leading performance improvement initiatives. The coordinator often reviews patient cases to identify areas for process enhancement and ensures compliance with accreditation standards. Collaboration is essential, as it helps streamline patient care, reduces errors, and supports positive outcomes for trauma patients.

What are Trauma Program Coordinators?

Trauma Program Coordinators are healthcare professionals who oversee the organization, implementation, and evaluation of trauma care programs within hospitals or health systems. They ensure compliance with regulatory standards, coordinate trauma team activities, and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize patient outcomes. Their responsibilities often include data collection, education, quality improvement initiatives, and facilitating trauma-related research. Trauma Program Coordinators play a vital role in maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of trauma centers.
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Infographic showing various Trauma Program Coordinator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,297 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Trauma Program Coordinator

Trauma Program Coordinator

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center

Hendersonville, TN

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

As a Trauma Program Coordinator, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

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 1 year of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
  • Minimum of 3-years Emergency Nursing
  • Minimum of 1-year Trauma Nursing Preferred
  • Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
  • BS in Nursing Required
  • 3 years experience Required Years of Experience

  • Research Background ideal.


Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville 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.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 150 bed hospital that has provided high-quality health care for over 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, our facility is Gold Seal Certified in Total Hip and Total with The Joint Commission.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Trauma Program Coordinator opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

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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