What do trauma nurses do?

A trauma nurse is a vital part of the triage team treating patients who need immediate care. It differs from an emergency or intensive care nurse, as the patients you treat are generally incoherent and could be moments from passing. ER nurses treat patients are in less critical conditions. In other words, the patients that come to the trauma ward have a nearly 100% chance of passing without your intervention. However, these units typically work closely together, and both nurses work in the ER. As a trauma nurse, your primary responsibilities revolve around stabilizing the patient. Once that is accomplished, you can then attend to less critical duties. It is your responsibility to manage pain, and treat any potentially life-threatening injuries