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Trauma Rn Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

ER/Trauma Center ER Observation # beds/trauma bays 8-16 Do you have a Fast track N/A Do you have a ... Do ER RN's manage their own ER holds? Yes - we try to separate them from the main ED Do you have ...

Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Labor & Delivery Duration: 18 weeks Shift: 12H Nights ... A trauma level of 3 is applicable. The care setting is acute. Client Details Address 400 S 43rd St ...

Stroke Center?: "No Trauma level, yes we receive STEMI, we are a comprehensive Stroke Center ... Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the Tele monitors?: Phillips monitors.

Title - Registered Nurse Job Location - Everett, WA 98201 Specialty - MS/Tele Unit - Acute Care ... Level II Trauma Center * Total Staffed Beds: 571 total for both campuses * Scrub Color: Any (no ...

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How much do trauma rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average weekly pay for trauma rn in Seattle, WA is $2,837.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,209.62 and $3,436.54 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Trauma RN?

A Trauma RN is a Registered Nurse who specializes in caring for patients with serious, often life-threatening injuries. These nurses work in trauma centers, emergency rooms, and critical care units, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and ongoing care. Their responsibilities include administering medications, assisting in procedures, coordinating with the trauma team, and supporting patients and families during critical moments. Trauma RNs need advanced clinical skills, the ability to work under pressure, and specialized training in emergency and trauma care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trauma RN?

To thrive as a Trauma RN, you need advanced clinical assessment skills, rapid decision-making abilities, and a current RN license with trauma-specific certifications like TNCC or ATLS. Familiarity with trauma charts, EHR systems, and specialized life support protocols is essential. Emotional resilience, teamwork, and strong communication are crucial soft skills for handling high-pressure, unpredictable situations. These skills ensure prompt, efficient care for critically injured patients and facilitate effective collaboration in emergency environments.

What are the unique challenges Trauma RNs face when working in a high-acuity environment, and how can they best prepare for them?

Trauma RNs often encounter rapidly changing situations that require quick decision-making, emotional resilience, and strong teamwork. Managing multiple critical patients, prioritizing care under pressure, and coordinating with surgeons, emergency physicians, and ancillary staff are daily realities. Preparation includes honing assessment skills, staying current with trauma protocols, and developing coping strategies for stress. Regular simulation training and debriefings can also help Trauma RNs adapt and thrive in these demanding settings.

What is the difference between Trauma Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectTrauma RnEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsCPR, ACLS, TNCCCPR, ACLS, TNCC
Work EnvironmentTrauma centers, hospitalsEmergency departments, hospitals
Job FocusSevere trauma cases, rapid assessmentBroad emergency cases, initial patient stabilization
Employer & IndustryHospitals with trauma centersHospitals, urgent care facilities

Trauma Rns and Emergency Room Nurses both work in fast-paced hospital settings and require similar certifications. However, Trauma Rns specialize in managing severe trauma cases in trauma centers, while ER Nurses handle a wider range of emergency situations in emergency departments. Understanding these differences helps healthcare professionals choose the right career path or job focus.

How much do trauma RNs make?

Trauma RNs typically earn a median annual salary of around $75,000 to $85,000, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Salaries can vary based on the hospital setting, shift differentials, and additional skills such as advanced trauma life support (ATLS).
Infographic showing various Trauma Rn job openings in Seattle, WA as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $147,566 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Trauma Program Coordinator

Tacoma, WA • On-site

MultiCare Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and advance all aspects of the hospital's Level IV Trauma Program, ensuring compliance with standards and supporting performance improvement processes.

  • Serve as the primary resource for trauma quality improvement, registry oversight, education, survey readiness, policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

  • Lead injury prevention, outreach, and community engagement activities by working with EMS agencies, referral hospitals, public safety partners, and community organizations.


MultiCare Health System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 278 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.


FTE: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

.6FTE Trauma Coordinator .4FTE Outreach (Total 1.0FTE)

Allenmore Hospital Trauma Coordinator

The Allenmore Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and advancing all aspects of the hospital's Level IV Trauma Program, ensuring compliance with Washington State trauma designation standards and supporting a comprehensive Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) process. The coordinator serves as the primary resource for trauma quality improvement, registry oversight, education, survey readiness, policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. In addition, the role leads injury prevention, outreach, and community engagement activities, working with EMS agencies, referral hospitals, public safety partners, and community organizations to improve trauma system performance, enhance access to care, identify transfer and process improvement opportunities, and deliver trauma-related education throughout the region. Working collaboratively with the Trauma Medical Director, Emergency Department leadership, and AVP of Trauma Services, the coordinator helps ensure the long-term success, sustainability, and growth of Allenmore's trauma program while promoting evidence-based care and improved patient outcomes.

Position Summary

The Trauma Program Coordinator provides facilitation and direction for a multidisciplinary trauma service for an assigned Trauma Center. The incumbent works with the AVP for Trauma Services implements and monitors systems to enhance care of trauma patients receiving services; serves as a resource for inter-intra disciplinary team members and patient families that participate in the care of trauma patients; develops and applies standards and research to enhance quality of patient care; implements and evaluates performance improvement; develops effective working relationships with all system providers and management; supervises assigned staff and participates in the development and monitoring of the assigned budget.
Plan and evaluate injury prevention initiatives using data, while collaborating with partners to deliver community education, outreach, and trauma awareness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (requied)/Master degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
  • BLS BLS - Basic Life Support (includes RQI) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Course (ENPC) certification
  • Specialty Certification in one or more of the following: Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), or a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred
  • Minimum five (5) years of professional/technical nursing experience required; preferably in an emergency or critical care nursing unit, with at least six months experience in trauma nursing
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred

About Allenmore Hospital

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital has served Tacoma since 1929, offering convenient access to primary and specialty care services. This 130-bed hospital provides advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and a 24-hour Emergency Department, all located on a patient-friendly, easily accessible campus.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it's a city where you can live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

  • Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

  • Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

  • Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

  • Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

  • Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

  • Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $145,808.00 - $205,545.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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About MultiCare

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US