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Registered Nurse Trauma On Call
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What they do
An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.
$79,177 / year median in Florida
-4% projected decline
Job Description
HCA Healthcare seeks a Trauma On Call Registered Nurse to deliver expert, compassionate care to high-acuity patients in our trauma program. In this PRN role, you will respond to trauma activations, perform rapid assessments, administer medications, and closely monitor patient status in collaboration with surgeons and the interdisciplinary team. You will follow evidence-based protocols, maintain accurate documentation, uphold safety and infection control standards, and support patient and family education in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Responsibilities Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to trauma patients in an acute care setting Perform rapid assessments, implement physician orders, and monitor patient status and response to treatment Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per protocol and document accurately in the EMRCollaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care Prepare patients for procedures, surgeries, and transfers while ensuring continuity and safety of care Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions Maintain strict adherence to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards Participate in trauma activations, codes, and on-call rotations, responding rapidly to emergent cases Use critical thinking to recognize changes in patient conditions and escalate care promptly Support quality improvement, trauma program initiatives, and ongoing professional development Required Skills Trauma nursing Emergency/critical care nursing Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) Basic life support (BLS) Patient assessment and triage IV insertion and medication administration Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring Wound and post-surgical care Infection control and safety protocols
Benefits
- Professional Development