Nursing Director of Trauma Program

Nursing Director of Trauma Program

Location: Fort Walton Beach , Florida (On-Site)

Compensation: $120K - $135K Based on leadership experience

Employment: Full-Time

Join a leading healthcare facility in Fort Walton Beach:

• 267-bed hospital serving the community with excellence
• Primary Stroke and Cancer Center for the region
• Pediatric ER and two free-standing ERs in the area
• Known for great benefits and a supportive work culture

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $135,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, and paid family leave

Lead and elevate the Trauma Program at a hospital-level in Fort Walton Beach. The Nursing Director of Trauma Program is responsible for:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for trauma services
• Overseeing trauma registry management, quality improvement, education, and research initiatives
• Ensuring alignment with national trauma standards and accreditation requirements
• Collaborating with surgeons, Emergency Department leadership, and hospital executives to deliver exceptional trauma care

• Lead daily operations of the trauma program: staff coordination, performance monitoring, and resource management
• Maintain and analyze trauma registry data to support compliance, accreditation, and research goals
• Drive quality improvement through case reviews, audits, and performance trends
• Coordinate trauma center verification and re-verification processes
• Promote trauma education, community outreach, and staff development
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and advocate for evidence-based trauma care

• Minimum 5 years of recent (within the last year) acute care Trauma leadership experience (e.g., Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Coordinator)
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Associate Degree in Nursing required;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certification within 30 days of start date
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational abilities

• Lead an outstanding Trauma Program at a hospital committed to excellence in patient care
• Join a collaborative culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth
• Make a significant impact on trauma outcomes in a vibrant coastal community

• Trauma Program Director
• Nursing Trauma Leadership
• Trauma Registry Manager
• Trauma Quality Improvement
• Fort Walton Beach RN Director

Apply today to take the next step in your nursing leadership journey and elevate trauma care in Fort Walton Beach!