Nurse Manager NICU RN

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shifts Available : Evenings (3 : 00 PM–11 : 00 PM) or Nights (11 : 00 PM–7 : 00 AM)

Weekends & On-Call Rotation : Required

Compensation

Hourly Rate : $45.79 – $60.09 (based on experience)

Sign-On Bonus : $20,000 for evening and night shifts

Relocation Assistance : Case by case

Job Description

Overview

A leading Houston hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – NICU RN to oversee operations within a high-acuity Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit . This unit cares for extremely premature and critically ill infants and serves one of the largest maternal and newborn populations in Texas. The NICU Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, team development, and support for complex neonatal care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support leadership with daily NICU operations, staffing, and clinical workflow

Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care

Oversee quality-monitoring activities and performance improvement initiatives

Evaluate nursing care using the nursing process and assess clinical effectiveness

Provide clinical support, mentorship, and education to NICU nursing staff

Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating care for high-risk infants and families

Foster teamwork, accountability, and a family-centered care culture

Qualifications

Required

2+ years of recent NICU leadership experience (Manager or Charge Nurse level)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Texas RN license or Compact license (Texas required within 60 days)

BLS certification (AHA)

Preferred

Leadership experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU

Proven success leading teams, improving outcomes, or supporting departmental growth

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

$20,000 sign-on bonus for evening and night shifts

Relocation assistance available

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance, certification support, and scholarship programs

Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

Emotional, physical, and financial wellness resources

Fertility, adoption, and family-building support

Ideal Candidates

NICU nurse leaders ready to grow into broader operational management

Charge Nurses or Managers seeking a high-volume, high-acuity NICU

Leaders skilled in coaching, performance improvement, and family-centered care

Professionals passionate about supporting frontline NICU staff and vulnerable neonatal patients

Keywords & Tags

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