RN Director Trauma Program

A 467-bed Level II Trauma Center in Aventura, FL — also certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer — is seeking a full-time RN Director of Trauma Program. The hospital holds American College of Radiology accreditation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and is a fully accredited medical surgery hospital.

The role. The Trauma Program Director works in concert with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to assure optimal trauma patient care, quality outcomes, and compliance with local, state, and national standards for Trauma Center designation and verification. Reporting to the AVP Trauma Program and the facility CNO/CEO, this leader coordinates management across the continuum of trauma care — overseeing the planning and implementation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring in-hospital patients, and serving as a clinical practice resource. The director collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director on all administrative functions, including initiating, developing, planning, and evaluating activities aligned with American College of Surgeons standards and Florida Department of Health Pamphlet 150-9. A core focus is driving performance improvement through quality filters, audits, and case reviews to identify trends, develop event resolution activities, and monitor clinical processes and outcomes. The director also leads regulatory and accreditation compliance, preparing all supporting documentation and coordinating site verification and re-verification visits for Trauma Center designation.

What we're looking for.

• Current Florida license as Registered Nurse or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurse (ATCN) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in an inpatient critical care, emergency department, or trauma nursing area or trauma intensive care unit
• Background in trauma system management essential
• Must have recent Director of Trauma experience at a facility with a minimum of 400+ beds
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred

Schedule. Full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday with no weekend requirement.

Compensation. $51.79 - $75.93/hr plus Sign-on bonus available