Air Force AFSC · Medical
46NX Emergency/Trauma Nurse
Overview
Emergency and Trauma Nurses make rapid medical decisions and treat patients during medical crises. They provide swift, comprehensive care in stressful environments on bases around the world.
Core Skills
- emergency and trauma assessment
- rapid triage and prioritization
- critical care interventions
- crisis management and stabilization
- electronic health record documentation
- interdisciplinary coordination under stress
- protocol-driven care (ACLS, PALS, TNCC)
- incident and mass-casualty response
- patient and family communication
- neonatal intensive care (for NICU roles)
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Technician
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Nurse Practitioners
- Paramedics
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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