Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Jobs
Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs are open across level I and level II trauma centers, academic medical centers, and community hospitals, from new-grad ICU nurses to experienced charge nurses and trauma coordinators, with specializations in surgical trauma, neurotrauma, and burn and blast injury care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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SCHEDULE: 3PM-3AM
HOURS: 36 HOURS PER WEEK PREFERRED ( MAY CONSIDER PART TIME APPLICANT)
Every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday requirement
Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU):
TSICU is a 10-bed unit which provides care to critically ill trauma and surgical patients per the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation definition for adult (15 years of age and older) patients. TSICU also serves as an overflow unit for surgical patients. Procedures and care provided include, but are not limited to: post-operative patients requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring/ventilatory management or extensive nursing care, hourly neuro checks, parenteral antihypertensive therapy, EEG monitoring, ICP monitoring-ventric, neuro monitoring (BIS), arteriovenous malfunction (AVM), aneurysm post op care, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and SAH/SDH/EDH.
General Summary
Acts as a receptionist for visitors and serves as a central contact for telephone calls and a distribution point for paper and electronic communication, laboratory and test results. Interacts daily with visitors, patients, physicians and staff and displays a positive, helpful attitude. Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders and creates and maintains the medical record. Schedules patient care services. Is responsible for electronic data entry and retrieval. Is a key member of the care delivery team. Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment. May perform special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
- Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc..
- Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
- Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
- Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.
- Greets, directs and assists physicians, visitors, patients and ancillary department staff. Orients patients to their rooms as appropriate.
- Answers telephone using personable etiquette. Answers inquiries by providing accurate information or forwarding callers to appropriate resource. Responds to intercom and email. Identifies emergency messages, directs information to the appropriate personnel. Maintains confidentiality.
- Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files using knowledge of various computer applications designed for functions such as patient management, patient census, acuity, composer, bed tracking, transport, etc.. Serves as a knowledgeable resource for multiple applications such as, Patient Management and PowerChart. Keeps current with system/application upgrades. Offers/provides assistance to others in navigating IS applications.
- Performs a variety of duties related to the creation and maintenance of the patient medical record in a manner which expedites patient admission, transfer and discharge. Assembles and copies charts and forms, ensuring charts contain necessary forms. Ensures all medical records have signed orders and an H & P. Places transcribed orders on the chart. Monitors and flags missing items daily. Performs data entry, chart preparation, filing and photocopying in accordance with appropriate policies.
- Transcribes orders and documents on the paper or electronic record. Places pharmacy orders on the MAR. Follows up on orders and checks on open orders. Ensures verbal orders are signed according to Hospital policy.
- Consults with appropriate clinical/nonclinical personnel to resolve issues, concerns from patients’ medical record, ancillary department results, patient/family inquiries, etc..
- Schedules tests, procedures and other patient services. Confers with clinical care provider regarding sequencing of tests, patient activity tolerance and special needs, as appropriate.
- Communicates changes in the patient’s condition and other urgent information to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner. Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, staff and appropriate departments to the team members and the charge nurse/nurse manager.
- Communicates delay/difficulties in providing services or alteration of routine. Acknowledges and responds to patient alarms and notifies appropriate care provider as needed.
- Orders and stocks supplies on an ongoing basis.
Common Expectations:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
- Maintains effective communication and good relationships with other disciplines within the facility for the patient’s benefit.
- Demonstrates interpersonal communication to enhance/maintain good relationships. Takes a proactive approach to solving problems or behaviors. Displays a positive attitude as demonstrated through verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Treats all individuals with respect, courtesy and empathy. Willingly assists others with questions. Introduces self to visitors and offers assistance. Verbal and non-verbal responses are courteous, friendly and caring.
- Demonstrates behavior consistent with System mission, vision, goals, objectives and patient care philosophy.
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks appropriate education. Participates in meetings, on committees and represents the department and Hospital in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred
Courses and Training:
- Completion of course for unit secretaries and medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to use various software applications in a windows environment.
SCHEDULE: 3PM-3AM
HOURS: 36 HOURS PER WEEK PREFERRED ( MAY CONSIDER PART TIME APPLICANT)
Every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday requirement
Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU):
TSICU is a 10-bed unit which provides care to critically ill trauma and surgical patients per the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation definition for adult (15 years of age and older) patients. TSICU also serves as an overflow unit for surgical patients. Procedures and care provided include, but are not limited to: post-operative patients requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring/ventilatory management or extensive nursing care, hourly neuro checks, parenteral antihypertensive therapy, EEG monitoring, ICP monitoring-ventric, neuro monitoring (BIS), arteriovenous malfunction (AVM), aneurysm post op care, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and SAH/SDH/EDH.
General Summary
Acts as a receptionist for visitors and serves as a central contact for telephone calls and a distribution point for paper and electronic communication, laboratory and test results. Interacts daily with visitors, patients, physicians and staff and displays a positive, helpful attitude. Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders and creates and maintains the medical record. Schedules patient care services. Is responsible for electronic data entry and retrieval. Is a key member of the care delivery team. Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment. May perform special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
- Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc..
- Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
- Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
- Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.
- Greets, directs and assists physicians, visitors, patients and ancillary department staff. Orients patients to their rooms as appropriate.
- Answers telephone using personable etiquette. Answers inquiries by providing accurate information or forwarding callers to appropriate resource. Responds to intercom and email. Identifies emergency messages, directs information to the appropriate personnel. Maintains confidentiality.
- Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files using knowledge of various computer applications designed for functions such as patient management, patient census, acuity, composer, bed tracking, transport, etc.. Serves as a knowledgeable resource for multiple applications such as, Patient Management and PowerChart. Keeps current with system/application upgrades. Offers/provides assistance to others in navigating IS applications.
- Performs a variety of duties related to the creation and maintenance of the patient medical record in a manner which expedites patient admission, transfer and discharge. Assembles and copies charts and forms, ensuring charts contain necessary forms. Ensures all medical records have signed orders and an H & P. Places transcribed orders on the chart. Monitors and flags missing items daily. Performs data entry, chart preparation, filing and photocopying in accordance with appropriate policies.
- Transcribes orders and documents on the paper or electronic record. Places pharmacy orders on the MAR. Follows up on orders and checks on open orders. Ensures verbal orders are signed according to Hospital policy.
- Consults with appropriate clinical/nonclinical personnel to resolve issues, concerns from patients’ medical record, ancillary department results, patient/family inquiries, etc..
- Schedules tests, procedures and other patient services. Confers with clinical care provider regarding sequencing of tests, patient activity tolerance and special needs, as appropriate.
- Communicates changes in the patient’s condition and other urgent information to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner. Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, staff and appropriate departments to the team members and the charge nurse/nurse manager.
- Communicates delay/difficulties in providing services or alteration of routine. Acknowledges and responds to patient alarms and notifies appropriate care provider as needed.
- Orders and stocks supplies on an ongoing basis.
Common Expectations:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
- Maintains effective communication and good relationships with other disciplines within the facility for the patient’s benefit.
- Demonstrates interpersonal communication to enhance/maintain good relationships. Takes a proactive approach to solving problems or behaviors. Displays a positive attitude as demonstrated through verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Treats all individuals with respect, courtesy and empathy. Willingly assists others with questions. Introduces self to visitors and offers assistance. Verbal and non-verbal responses are courteous, friendly and caring.
- Demonstrates behavior consistent with System mission, vision, goals, objectives and patient care philosophy.
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks appropriate education. Participates in meetings, on committees and represents the department and Hospital in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred
Courses and Training:
- Completion of course for unit secretaries and medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to use various software applications in a windows environment.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trauma intensive care nurse jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of employment with no disciplinary history
- Minimum one to two years of ICU or critical care nursing experience
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required at time of hire
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification required or expected within one year
- Experience with mechanical ventilation, arterial lines, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required by most level I centers
Tips for Your Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to trauma acuity metrics
Hiring managers in trauma ICUs want to see patient-to-nurse ratios, injury severity scores you've managed, and specific interventions like damage-control resuscitation or massive transfusion protocols. Generic ICU experience descriptions won't distinguish you from other critical care applicants.
List every trauma certification you hold
TNCC, CCRN, TCRN, and ACLS are frequently required or preferred in job postings for trauma intensive care nurses. Put certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters spot them before reading your work history.
Target roles by trauma center designation level
Level I trauma centers typically expect broader autonomous practice and higher acuity volume than level III or IV centers. Filtering your search by designation level helps you apply to roles where your experience actually matches what the facility handles day to day.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trauma intensive care nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario-based answers for clinical interviews
Trauma ICU interviews frequently include scenario questions on hemorrhagic shock management, ventilator weaning decisions, and family communication during critical deterioration. Rehearse structured responses using real patient situations from your experience, without disclosing protected information.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call expectations upfront
Trauma ICU positions often include rotating nights, mandatory call, and holiday coverage that significantly affect your total compensation and schedule. Clarify the exact call structure and differential rates before accepting an offer so there are no surprises after your first schedule is posted.
Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trauma intensive care nurses?
The most active employers for trauma intensive care nurses right now are SSM Health, UAB Medicine, and Sentara, and the most openings are in Missouri, Alabama, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Level I and level II trauma centers at large academic health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many trauma intensive care nurse jobs are remote?
About 0% of trauma intensive care nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of bedside critical care. The sub-specialties most likely to include any remote component are trauma case management, care coordination, and trauma outreach education roles rather than direct inpatient nursing positions.
How do you become a trauma intensive care nurse?
Start by completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN to earn your RN license. Gain experience in a general ICU, surgical ICU, or emergency department before applying to trauma-specific critical care roles. Pursue TNCC certification and consider the TCRN credential once you meet the clinical hours requirement. Many trauma ICU nurses also complete CCRN certification to demonstrate critical care competency.
Can you get a trauma intensive care nurse job with limited ICU experience?
Some trauma centers offer new-graduate critical care residency programs that accept nurses without prior ICU experience, pairing you with a preceptor for an extended orientation period. Emergency department experience is often viewed favorably because trauma presentations overlap significantly. Applying to level III or community trauma centers can also be a practical first step before moving into higher-acuity level I environments.
What does the trauma intensive care nurse interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen conducted by a nurse recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the charge nurse, nurse manager, and sometimes a trauma surgeon or intensivist. Expect clinical scenario questions alongside behavioral questions about teamwork under pressure. Many facilities include a unit tour and may ask you to complete a skills checklist or shadow a shift before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to trauma intensive care nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to trauma intensive care nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals and health systems across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, certification profile, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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