RN Trauma Coordinator

About the role

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced RN Trauma Coordinator to play a critical leadership role in advancing trauma care across the continuum of treatment. This is an opportunity for a passionate trauma nurse to move beyond bedside care and drive clinical excellence, quality improvement, program development, and patient outcomes within a designated trauma center.

Working closely with the Trauma Medical Director and a multidisciplinary team, you'll serve as a clinical expert, educator, advocate, and change agent, helping ensure that every trauma patient receives the highest standard of care from arrival through recovery.

Responsibilities

As the Trauma Coordinator, you will help oversee and strengthen all aspects of the Trauma Program, including clinical practice, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Coordinating trauma patient care management and implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols and practice guidelines
• Serving as a clinical resource for trauma nursing staff and assisting with complex patient care challenges
• Responding to trauma activations when in-house and participating in clinical rounds and patient follow-up
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary trauma program meetings, case reviews, and morbidity and mortality reviews
• Collaborating with physicians, rehabilitation teams, nursing staff, EMS providers, and other stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes
• Identifying, documenting, and facilitating resolution of trauma performance improvement opportunities
• Supporting trauma registry operations and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting
• Assisting with American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification and state trauma designation requirements
• Building strong partnerships across the hospital and community to promote trauma program success
• Serving as a liaison between the hospital and regional EMS agencies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience caring for trauma patients in a critical care setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Preferred Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Skills

The ideal candidate combines strong clinical expertise with exceptional leadership and organizational skills, including:

• Deep understanding of trauma care standards and best practices
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex clinical data
• Experience with trauma registry systems and quality improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams and influence positive change
• Passion for continuous improvement and exceptional patient outcomes

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to caring for our caregivers through a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Wellness resources and programs
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health benefits

Pay

Salary Range: $55.98 - $83.96 per hour. Compensation is based on factors including experience, education, training, seniority, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Days. Work Schedule: 5 x 8-hour shifts.