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Trauma * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma Assignment Duration ...

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia. & Requirements * Specialty: Trauma * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 ...

General Surgery/Trauma RN RN Registered Nurse Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift : First Shift (United States of America)

Trauma Coordinator RN Do you have the career opportunities as a Trauma Coordinator RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City McKinney which ...

Do you have the career opportunities as a Trauma Coordinator RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City McKinney which is part of the nation ...

Travel Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Trauma Assignment Duration This is a 13-week contract position. Schedule Day shift, working 3x12-hour shifts from 07:00 - 19:30, including every other weekend and ...

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia. & Requirements * Specialty: Trauma * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/08/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 ...

Travel Job Opportunities Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Local RN - Adult ED/trauma Shift: Nights / 7p-7:30a, 12x3, 36hrs per week, every other weekend and every other holiday. Length: 13 weeks ...

RN Trauma nights As a RN Trauma nights, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more ...

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How much do trauma rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average weekly pay for trauma rn in the United States is $2,493.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,942.31 and $3,019.23 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).
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Infographic showing various Trauma Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,668 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Trauma RN Process Improvement Coordinator

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital

Mount Pleasant, SC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.  

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 90 days of employment start date
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
    • (RN) Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or hold a compact nursing license
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
    • Previous experience in Trauma and/or ER preferred
Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, 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.

Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview

Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

  • Award-winning Heart Center
  • Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
  • Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
  • Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
  • Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
  • Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access
In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

  • Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
  • Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
  • James Island Emergency (Charleston)
  • Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
  • Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"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

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Trauma RN Process Improvement Coordinator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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.