Interim Nurse Consultant, Trauma Performance Improvement

Healthcare Executive Placements, Inc. (HCEPInc) is seeking an

Interim Nurse Consultant, Trauma Performance Improvement

a W2 Contract position based in South Sacramento, CA.

Schedule : Full time, 7

am-3 : 30pm, 5 8's

Assignment Duration : 13 Weeks (possibility of extending)

Compensation :

This position offers a daily rate of $710 to $730 which equates to $3,550 to $3,650 per week (based on a 5-day / 40-hour workweek)

Per Diems : Lodging : $150 per day and Meals & Incidentals : $86 per day

Per diems are paid daily, 7 days a week, totaling $1,652 per week

Auto Stipend : $25 per day

Stipend is paid daily, 7 days a week, totaling $175 per week

Total Weekly Compensation (Daily Rate + Per Diems + Stipend) : Between $5,377 to $5,477 per week

Benefits : Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Co-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, Cafeteria plan access and 401(k) retirement plan.

Summary :

The Interim Nurse Consultant, Trauma Performance Improvement / Quality will provide subject matter expertise to support trauma program performance improvement and quality initiatives within a healthcare organization. This role partners closely with trauma leadership, clinical teams, and quality stakeholders to evaluate trauma processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The ideal consultant brings recent hands-on trauma experience, with a strong foundation in Trauma Performance Improvement and / or Quality, and is comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced healthcare environment. This interim role is consultative in nature and focused on driving measurable improvements in trauma care delivery and outcomes.

Essential Functions :

Provide clinical and operational expertise to support Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) and Quality initiatives within the trauma program.

Review, analyze, and trend trauma data to identify opportunities for performance improvement and quality enhancement.

Support trauma case reviews, audits, and PI activities in alignment with organizational policies and external regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including trauma leadership, nursing, physicians, and quality departments, to implement improvement strategies.

Assist with preparation for trauma-related surveys, reviews, and regulatory or accreditation activities as needed.

Promote evidence-based practices and support initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, safety, and care processes.

Provide guidance and recommendations related to trauma workflows, documentation, and quality metrics.

Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for trauma quality and performance improvement best practices.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Recent trauma experience is required, preferably with Trauma Performance Improvement or Quality experience.

Active California RN License is required.

BLS Certification required.

Preferred :

Master of Science in Nursing preferred.

ICU and / or ED experience.

About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.) :

HCEPInc. values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

HCEPInc. is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.