Nurse Manager Trauma Services

Nurse Manager Trauma Services Fayetteville, NC Job Details Full-time $103,700 - $133,800 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Nursing department supervision Community engagement Patient flow optimization Operations management Healthcare resource management Triage Staff scheduling Local agency collaboration Trauma response Patient safety Budget planning Quality improvement Healthcare team management Budget management in healthcare Hospital emergency preparedness Employee engagement Senior level Staffing management Nursing Full Job Description Nurse Manager Trauma Servicesstep into a fast-paced leadership role at a mission-driven hospital in southeastern North Carolina where trauma excellence, career growth, and real community impact come together for an unforgettable leadership adventure! As a Trauma Nurse Manager, this healthcare organization offers the best of both worlds: a mission-first culture anchored by outstanding quality scores, low HAI rates, and high patient experience, along with recent positive media momentum that showcases innovation, community trust, and clinical excellence. The Trauma Nurse Manager will benefit from shared governance and evidence-based practice resources, Magnet-inspired professional support, high-acuity exposure across complex service lines, cutting-edge technology such as AI-enabled decision support, advanced imaging, and virtual nursing, innovation-forward leadership that pilots hospital-at-home and telehealth models, robust clinician wellbeing programs, transparent career pathways with incentives and certification pay, strong onboarding and leadership development, active research opportunities with IRB support and clinical trials access, modernized facilities with renovated ED/ICU spaces, recognized centers of excellence in time-sensitive care, high-performing emergency operations with improved throughput, real-time analytics dashboards, clinician-friendly EHR optimization, leadership that listens through town halls and frontline-driven improvement, and a strong pipeline for advancement from charge to educator to director for the Trauma Nurse Manager. Within the Trauma Program and Emergency Department, the RN Manager Trauma Services will help lead a Trauma Unit purpose-built for speed and precision. This department features a Trauma Unit integrated with the Emergency Department and closely aligned to critical care and surgical services, and it is defined by a Trauma Program that is deeply connected to EMS and community partners. This high-volume emergency department serves as a critical trauma hub for a rural, diverse population. While the emergency services department is a 45-bed unit that offers around-the-clock care, it is important to distinguish this location serves its community with a focus on high-acuity, rapid response, and community-level trauma care. The RN Manager Trauma Services will drive performance in rapid triage, resuscitation, and transitions of care, while elevating throughput, safety, and patient-centered outcomes across the Emergency Department and Trauma Program. The Nursing Manager Trauma will report to the Trauma Program and Emergency Services Director and Chief Nursing Officer, supported by experienced trauma registrars, a Performance Improvement/Patient Safety coordinator, clinical educators, data analysts, and dedicated administrative support. As a Trauma Nurse Manager, core responsibilities include 24/7 operational leadership, staffing and scheduling, budgeting and resource stewardship, accreditation and survey readiness, trauma registry oversight, PI initiatives, policy and pathway optimization, interprofessional education, EMS and community liaison work, disaster preparedness, and collaborative rounds with surgery, anesthesia, ICU, orthopedics, imaging, lab, pharmacy, and care management; friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team create a Just Culture environment where the Nursing Manager Trauma fosters engagement, recognition, and continuous improvement. Life in southeastern North Carolina fits the lifestyle of a Nurse Manager Trauma Services who values balance and adventure: miles of sandy beaches, winding rivers, and maritime forests invite year-round kayaking, fishing, surfing, hiking, and biking; historic downtowns host outdoor concerts, art walks, and food festivals, while regional venues bring touring acts and sports events; the climate is mild with plentiful sunshine, the cost of living is attractive, and housing options range from coastal cottages and modern townhomes to family-friendly suburban neighborhoods and rural acreage; families find strong public and charter school options along with nearby higher education programs, and professionals benefit from a diversified job market in healthcare, logistics, technology, manufacturing, and tourism; commutes are manageable with growing bikeability and expanding multi-use trails, ride-share availability, and convenient access to regional airports with quick connections to major hubs; community life is welcoming, diverse, and civic-minded, with abundant parks, greenways, pet-friendly spaces, senior services, robust healthcare access, and a thriving small-business and entrepreneurship scene; thoughtful growth planning, solid digital infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and a blend of coastal and historic architecture elevate everyday living; while coastal weather can bring seasonal storms, local preparedness and resilient infrastructure help keep life movingan ideal setting for a Trauma Nurse Manager eager to plant roots and thrive. Competitive compensation is aligned to leadership scope and market data, with potential for sign-on and relocation support, shift and weekend differentials, certification incentives, annual merit rewards, and clear advancement pathways for the RN Manager Trauma Services; a comprehensive benefits package typically includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, retirement savings with employer match, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, employee assistance and mental health resources, tuition assistance, paid CEUs, and conference support; ready to make a high-impact move as a Nurse Manager Trauma Servicesconnect confidentially with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more and take the next step in your trauma leadership career.