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Trauma Nurse Coordinator

  • EriePA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 30, 2026

Pay$37.16–$56.74 / hr

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About this role

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Join our team as a Trauma Nurse Coordinator and enjoy a stable, rewarding career with opportunities for growth in a fast‑paced, diverse healthcare environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, remain at the forefront of trauma care practices, and collaborate closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team. The position provides professional flexibility, continuous learning, and leadership involvement within a highly specialized trauma program.


Role Overview

The Trauma Nurse Coordinator supports the Trauma Service by working collaboratively across departments to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based trauma care. This role contributes to patient care, performance improvement, education, and program development while fostering a positive and engaging healthcare environment for patients, families, and colleagues.


Purpose

The Trauma Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse with advanced expertise in trauma nursing care and serves as an integral member of the healthcare organization. The role collaborates closely with the Trauma Medical Director and the Trauma Program Administrator to coordinate all aspects of the Trauma Program.

Responsibilities include serving as a role model for trauma care through educational and clinical activities, providing follow‑up for referring physicians and agencies, and supporting all trauma program standards in accordance with the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF). The Trauma Nurse Coordinator demonstrates a strong commitment to the community, quality patient care, and the nursing profession.


Key Responsibilities

Collaboration, Leadership, and Professional Practice

  • Develops and maintains productive internal and external working relationships through accountability, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues
  • Demonstrates respect for cultural differences and promotes healthy professional relationships
  • Models safe work practices, effective time management, and work‑life balance
  • Identifies and communicates safety concerns within the workplace
  • Participates in the development of trauma‑related nursing policies and procedures
  • Orients new staff as requested
  • Serves on hospital, regional, state, and national trauma‑related committees when assigned

Trauma Program Coordination and Quality Improvement

  • Collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Administrator to support program quality and consistency
  • Develops and maintains trauma program quality indicators
  • Facilitates multidisciplinary performance improvement activities focused on patient outcomes
  • Aggregates, analyzes, and trends trauma data to support system improvement
  • Integrates trauma quality initiatives with the hospital’s overall quality program
  • Reviews PTSF quarterly reports and identifies key trends
  • Maintains credentialing data for trauma practitioners
  • Ensures compliance with hospital and PTSF quality assurance standards

Data Management and Regulatory Compliance

  • Manages trauma performance improvement documentation, including patient performance files and morbidity and mortality reviews
  • Oversees data flow for concurrent quality issues and directs them to appropriate personnel
  • Manages the Pennsylvania Outcomes and Performance Improvement Measurement System (POPIMS)
  • Performs concurrent medical record review and trauma data collection
  • Assists with preparation for PTSF surveys and the application process
  • Monitors compliance with PTSF standards related to trauma care

Education, Development, and Scholarly Activity

  • Acts as a role model for trauma education and clinical excellence
  • Encourages staff development in collaboration with leadership
  • Maintains accountability for ongoing professional development
  • Participates in scholarly activities, including publications, abstracts, and poster presentations

Patient and Family Experience

  • Creates a caring, compassionate, and patient‑centered experience
  • Builds and maintains supportive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members

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Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing for Registered Nurses
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of trauma clinical nursing experience

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

  • Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility for Pennsylvania State Board licensure
  • CPR certification required within 30 days of hire, based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license

Licensure Compact Information:
A current RN license is required either in the state where the facility is located or through a multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) license issued by a participating state. Employees hired or currently working under an out‑of‑state NLC license who subsequently establish residency in the facility’s state must apply for licensure in that state within 60 days of the residency change.


Equal Opportunity Statement

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Pay range

$37.16–$56.74 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Trauma Nurse Coordinator

- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $37.16–$56.74 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-30T16:15:16.433Z

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Maya S., Director of Nursing

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I self-schedule?

Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.

About this roleDo you pay for certifications?

Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.

About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?

Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.

About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?

Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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