Trauma Nurse Duties and Responsibilities: They treat patients in any kind of emergency. They also handle the situations in which they don't know the disease or cause of injury. Salary: $54,000 - $74,000 depending on time of experience Education: To become a registered nurse, you will need to complete at minimum an associate degree in Nursing and have passed the NCLEX-RN. Demand or Need for this particular career: Someone who is able to think on it's feet and able to respond fast. Reflection: I dont know if i want to be a trauma nurse because you do have to move quick and i don't think its the job for me.