Project Coordinator I

AMN Healthcare; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Project Coordinator I to support planning, coordination, and execution of PMO initiatives. You will work with Project Managers to maintain schedules, documentation, communications, risks, and reporting, coordinating smaller projects with guidance.

The role emphasizes organization, written and verbal communication, and the ability to track multiple tasks across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3+ years in project coordination or related function.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for part of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, meetings, resources, deliverables, and timelines with PMs and teams.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, task lists, action items, and documentation.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions; escalate as needed.
• Assist PMs in monitoring progress and reporting status.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, notes, and status updates.
• Facilitate routine project meetings and follow up on actions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Cross-team coordination

Follow-up

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

PM tools

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

Tools

PM software

Office productivity tools

Job description

Job Description Welcome to AMN Healthcare — Where Talent Meets Purpose Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you. At AMN Healthcare, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers that make a difference.

Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard: Named to Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare — three years running. Consistently ranked among SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in America. Honored with Modern Healthcare’s Innovators Award for driving change through innovation. Proud holder of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006.

The Project Coordinator I, PMO supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of projects and PMO initiatives. Working in partnership with Project Managers and other stakeholders, this role helps maintain project schedules, documentation, communications, action items, risks, and reporting. The Project Coordinator I serves as a key coordination resource for project teams, helping ensure project activities remain organized, documented, and progressing according to established timelines and PMO standards. The role may also coordinate smaller or lower-complexity projects with guidance from a Project Manager or PMO leader.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, meetings, resources, deliverables, and timelines in partnership with Project Managers and project teams.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, task lists, action items, and other project documentation.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions, and follow up with responsible owners as needed.
• Support Project Managers in monitoring project progress and identifying items requiring attention or escalation.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, notes, action items, status updates, and other project communications.
• Facilitate routine project meetings and follow up on assigned actions and commitments.
• Serve as a coordination point between project team members, stakeholders, and the PMO.
• Maintain accurate and current information in project management systems, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Assist with project status reporting and communicate changes, risks, issues, or delays to the appropriate Project Manager or PMO leader.
• Ensure project documentation is organized, complete, and maintained according to established PMO standards and methodologies.
• Support project intake, initiation, planning, execution, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate smaller or lower-complexity projects with appropriate guidance and oversight.
• Support PMO processes, governance activities, templates, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and organizational processes through hands-on project experience.

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to effectively coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to track commitments through completion.
• Ability to identify potential risks, issues, or delays and communicate them appropriately.
• Professional interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard business productivity and project management tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably involving project coordination, project administration, operations, business administration, or a related function.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, project management, information technology, or a related field may substitute for a portion of the experience requirement.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience supporting projects, programs, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience using project management or work management tools.
• Experience maintaining project schedules, documentation, action items, status reporting, or related project artifacts.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and terminology.
• Experience working within a PMO or structured project delivery environment is preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office and/or home-office environment. Team members must be able to operate standard office equipment, computers, and keyboards. Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings as required. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. At AMN we recognize that in-person connections have value and promote collaboration. You will be expected to come into an AMN Healthcare office at a frequency dependent on the work arrangement for your role.

Our Core Values

• Respect
• Passion
• Continuous Improvement
• Trust
• Customer Focus
• Innovation

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $24.50 - $29.25 Hourly Final pay rate is dependent on experience, training, education, and location.

AMN’s Commitment to Inclusion

Our Purpose-Driven Philosophy: People, Culture & Communities We respect all voices and embrace our differences. Everyone contributes to our collective success. We create spaces where people feel valued. Recognition and belonging are shared responsibilities. We build healthcare workforces that reflect our communities. Recruiting and retaining competitive, inclusive talent. We believe in working together to build healthy communities. Quality care and access for all.

Learn More

Learn more about our company’s vision and mission at our website.

Our Core Values

• Respect
• Trust
• Passion
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement
• Innovation