Hospital Average Number of Trauma Surgical Cases Per Day: 5 Trauma Level/Designation: Level 1 Trauma Annual ER Volume: 80K Percentage of ED Patients Admitted to the Hospital: 35% Total Number of Beds ...
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Hospital Average Number of Trauma Surgical Cases Per Day: 5 Trauma Level/Designation: Level 1 Trauma Annual ER Volume: 80K Percentage of ED Patients Admitted to the Hospital: 35% Total Number of Beds ...
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Trauma Surgery Physician
Meridian, MS · On-site
$2.4K - $2.6K/wk
Medical
Dental
& Requirements Trauma Surgery Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $2425.00 - $2625.00 This facility is seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.
Trauma Surgery Physician
Meridian, MS · On-site
$2.4K - $2.6K/wk
Medical
Dental
& Requirements Trauma Surgery Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $2425.00 - $2625.00 This facility is seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.
Needing Trauma Surgery Coverage Start Date: 12-23-2024 End Date: 01-01-2025 Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only EMR System: Epic Practice Setting: Inpatient Patients Per Shift: 25 Does your ...
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Needing Trauma Surgery Coverage Start Date: 12-23-2024 End Date: 01-01-2025 Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only EMR System: Epic Practice Setting: Inpatient Patients Per Shift: 25 Does your ...
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Trauma Surgery Physician
$2.4K - $2.6K/wk
Medical
Dental
& Requirements Trauma Surgery Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $2425.00 - $2625.00 This facility is seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.
Trauma Surgery Physician
$2.4K - $2.6K/wk
Medical
Dental
& Requirements Trauma Surgery Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $2425.00 - $2625.00 This facility is seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.
Surgery - Trauma Physician
Du Bois, PA · On-site
Trauma Surgeon Position Overview Seeking a Board Certified Trauma Surgeon with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care for full-time locum coverage at a Level II Trauma Center. The provider ...
Surgery - Trauma Physician
Du Bois, PA · On-site
Trauma Surgeon Position Overview Seeking a Board Certified Trauma Surgeon with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care for full-time locum coverage at a Level II Trauma Center. The provider ...
Trauma Surgery Physician
Denver, CO · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Trauma Surgery Physician to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we ...
Trauma Surgery Physician
Denver, CO · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Trauma Surgery Physician to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we ...
Trauma Surgery
Austin, TX · On-site
Medical
PTO
Level I Trauma Surgery * Surgical Critical Care * Emergency General Surgery * Burn Surgery coverage * Resident and medical student education * Research and scholarly activity This broad clinical ...
Trauma Surgery
Austin, TX · On-site
Medical
PTO
Level I Trauma Surgery * Surgical Critical Care * Emergency General Surgery * Burn Surgery coverage * Resident and medical student education * Research and scholarly activity This broad clinical ...
Surgery - Trauma
San Antonio, TX · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgery Medical Director Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Pflugerville is seeking a Trauma Surgery Medical Director to join the Department of Surgery at our hospital in Pflugerville ...
Surgery - Trauma
San Antonio, TX · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgery Medical Director Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Pflugerville is seeking a Trauma Surgery Medical Director to join the Department of Surgery at our hospital in Pflugerville ...
Surgery- General- Trauma Start Date: 11-27-2024 End Date: Ongoing Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: Athena & Meditech Practice Setting: Inpatient Patients Per Shift: 8 Does your Facility require ...
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Surgery- General- Trauma Start Date: 11-27-2024 End Date: Ongoing Coverage Type: Call Only EMR System: Athena & Meditech Practice Setting: Inpatient Patients Per Shift: 8 Does your Facility require ...
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Locum Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Location: Davenport & Silvis, Iowa Position Type: Locum | Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery We are seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained ...
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Locum Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Location: Davenport & Silvis, Iowa Position Type: Locum | Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery We are seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained ...
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Physician - Trauma Surgery
Wynnewood, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Wynnewood, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Trauma Surgery
Austin, TX · On-site
$33K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Acute Care Surgery call (trauma, emergency general surgery, and initial resuscitation of burn patients) * Surgical ICU attending weeks covering patients from all surgical specialties Qualifications ...
Trauma Surgery
Austin, TX · On-site
$33K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Acute Care Surgery call (trauma, emergency general surgery, and initial resuscitation of burn patients) * Surgical ICU attending weeks covering patients from all surgical specialties Qualifications ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Wynnewood, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Wynnewood, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Paoli, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Paoli, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Paoli, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Paoli, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Paoli, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Paoli, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Wynnewood, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Wynnewood, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Paoli, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Paoli, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Paoli, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Paoli, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Lower Merion, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Physician - Trauma Surgery
Lower Merion, PA · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Trauma Surgeon - Main Line Health Location: Wynnewood, PA Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon ...
Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$300 - $500/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Posted Apr 23, 2026 Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon Saint ... We also offer a strong acute care surgery service, including opportunities to perform procedures ...
Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon
Kansas City, MO · On-site
$300 - $500/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Posted Apr 23, 2026 Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon Saint ... We also offer a strong acute care surgery service, including opportunities to perform procedures ...
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$663.46 - $947.55
4% of jobs
$947.55 - $1.2K
2% of jobs
$1.2K - $1.5K
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$1.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$1.5K - $1.8K
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The median wage is $1.9K / yr.
$1.8K - $2.1K
24% of jobs
$2.3K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$2.1K - $2.4K
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How much do trauma surgery jobs pay per week?
As of Aug 15, 2026, the average weekly pay for trauma surgery in the United States is $2,177.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,663.46 and $2,442.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Trauma Surgery vs Emergency Surgery?
| Aspect | Trauma Surgery | Emergency Surgery |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Medical degree, surgical residency, trauma surgery fellowship | Medical degree, general surgery residency, emergency surgery training |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, trauma centers, emergency departments | Hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care settings |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Specialized trauma centers, hospitals | General hospitals, urgent care facilities |
| Common Search & Comparison | Trauma Surgery vs Emergency Surgery |
Trauma surgery focuses on treating critically injured patients, often in trauma centers, requiring specialized skills and certifications. Emergency surgery covers a broader range of urgent surgical procedures needed immediately, often in general hospital settings. While both roles involve urgent care, trauma surgeons specialize in managing severe injuries from accidents or violence, whereas emergency surgeons handle various urgent surgical conditions.
What are some common challenges faced by trauma surgeons during their shifts?
Trauma surgeons often work in fast-paced, high-stress environments where rapid decision-making is critical. Managing multiple complex cases simultaneously and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams—including emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, and nurses—can be challenging. Additionally, trauma surgeons frequently encounter unpredictable hours, with night and weekend shifts being common, which can impact work-life balance. Maintaining focus and resilience under pressure is essential to provide the best care for critically injured patients.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trauma surgeon, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Trauma Surgeon, you need advanced surgical expertise, comprehensive knowledge of emergency medicine, and board certification in general surgery with fellowship training in trauma or critical care. Familiarity with trauma resuscitation protocols, advanced trauma life support (ATLS), and mastery of operating room technology are essential. Exceptional decision-making, composure under pressure, and teamwork distinguish outstanding trauma surgeons. These skills ensure rapid, effective intervention and optimal patient outcomes in high-stakes, life-threatening situations.
What is trauma surgery?
Trauma surgery is a specialized field of surgery focused on the treatment of injuries caused by impact, accidents, or violence. Trauma surgeons are trained to provide immediate evaluation, surgery, and care for patients with life-threatening injuries, often in emergency settings like trauma centers. They work closely with emergency medicine doctors and other specialists to stabilize patients and perform necessary surgical interventions, such as controlling bleeding, repairing organs, and managing fractures. Trauma surgeons must be prepared to respond quickly and make critical decisions in high-pressure situations.
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Job description
Job Posting
Dates of Coverage: ASAP until full time provider hired.
Schedule: M-F 7a-4p, 3 weeknights per week 4p-7a, Sat/Sun 7a-7a call
Reason for Coverage: Gaps while we recruit a full time surgeon
Practice Setting: Hospital
Average Number of Trauma Surgical Cases Per Day: 5
Trauma Level/Designation: Level 1 Trauma
Annual ER Volume: 80K
Percentage of ED Patients Admitted to the Hospital: 35%
Total Number of Beds: 617
Documentation System/EMR: Epic
Description of OR Staff: Full compliment
Patient Age Demographic: Primarily Adult/Geria but occasionally child/adolescent
Provider Must be Local - Only Mileage is Reimbursed
Procedures Required:
- Trauma Cases ADULT
- Trauma Cases GERIATRIC
- PENETRATING Trauma Cases
- BLUNT Trauma Cases
- Chest Tube Insertion
Laparoscopic Procedures Required:
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30-40 days to start if all licensure is active and good standing
Submission Requirements
- Board Certified - REQUIRED
- Fellowship Training - REQUIRED
- Active CT License - REQUIRED (can reconsider if no candidates available)
- ACLS - REQUIRED
- Local Candidates - Preferred
- DEA - Verbal Confirmation Required at Name Clear