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ED Trauma Nurse Specialist RN Full Time Day

Universal Health Services
paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, D.C., Washington
900 23rd Street Northwest (Show on map)
Oct 02, 2025
Responsibilities Unit Overview GW Hospital's Emergency Department is a verified Level I Trauma Center, offering advanced care for critically injured patients from Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region. The trauma program includes multiple trauma bays, a trauma team activation process, and immediate access to ORs, CT imaging, and blood products. The trauma team manages over 1,800 trauma activations annually, with a focus on rapid evaluation, resuscitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Trauma Nurse Specialists play an integral role in ensuring readiness, coordination, and expert bedside care throughout trauma activations. Position Summary The Trauma Nurse Specialist is a leadership-level RN responsible for delivering high-acuity trauma care, assisting with trauma activations, mentoring ED staff, and supporting performance improvement initiatives related to the trauma program. Main Tasks Lead and coordinate trauma resuscitations alongside physicians and trauma surgeons Ensure trauma bay readiness and monitor adherence to trauma protocols Mentor ED staff during trauma activations and high-acuity scenarios Assist in training and maintaining clinical competency among staff Collect trauma data for registry and quality review purposes Participate in trauma drills, simulations, and interdisciplinary reviews Benefits Summary Competitive salary with shift differentials Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision Retirement plan with matching 401K with matching Tuition assistance and clinical education support Employee wellness programs Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave $100 monthly commute subsidy Qualifications Required: RN license in DC (or eligible) BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications 2+ years of ED or critical care experience, with 1+ year in trauma care Preferred: BSN preferred CEN, TCRN, or ATCN certification Experience in a Level I or II trauma center Preceptor or educator experience About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in Washington, D.C. As a Level I Trauma Center and tertiary care facility, GW Hospital offers specialized care across multiple disciplines including neurology, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, and women's health. In partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, we support education, innovation, and excellence in patient care. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.