A trauma nurse is a nurse who specializes in the care of patients who suffer an acute injury or illness, whether it is accidental or intentional. Trauma nurses are skilled in caring for patients of all ages—from new-born to the elderly. Examples of cases that trauma nurses may be involved in are: motor vehicle accidents. Trauma nurses stand on the front lines of emergency care, serving as first responders to critically injured patients. They work closely with emergency department physicians, trauma surgeons, and transport teams to stabilize patients and save lives. Primary responsibilities include deliver emergency medical care as needed, triage patients to prioritize the most severe and or life-threatening injuries, assist in running codes (such as advanced life support), administer medications and intravenous fluids, provide wound care, maintain communication among doctors, other healthcare professionals, and families and or law enforcement, distribute resources and arrange access to services as needed etc.

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