Nurse Manager – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN
Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule Options:
Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Nights: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend rotation and on-call participation required
Compensation:
$45.79 – $60.09 per hour (heavily based on years of experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case
Overview
A nationally recognized women’s and children’s hospital in Houston is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – NICU to support operations within a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit . This role partners closely with the NICU Director to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting staff development, performance improvement initiatives, and operational excellence.
This opportunity is ideal for a NICU Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager with recent leadership experience who thrives in a high-acuity, fast-paced neonatal environment.
Responsibilities
Support the Director in daily operations of the NICU in alignment with organizational goals and standards
Assist with staffing coordination, workflow management, and unit operations
Ensure nursing care delivery follows evidence-based practice and the nursing process
Provide clinical leadership and hands-on support to NICU nursing staff
Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within women’s and neonatal services
Promote a collaborative, supportive, and safety-focused culture
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Active RN license (Texas or multistate compact; Texas license required within 60 days if compact)
Minimum 2 years of recent (within the last year) NICU leadership experience (Manager or Charge Nurse)
Current American Heart Association BLS certification
Preferred:
Prior experience in Level III or Level IV NICU environments
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through growth and change
Program Highlights
Level IV NICU providing the highest level of neonatal care
High-volume unit supporting complex neonatal and multiple-birth cases
Leadership role supporting a growing and expanding NICU program
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly leadership pay with strong earning potential
$20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 9% (based on tenure)
Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage
Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and certification support
Fertility, adoption, and family-building benefits
Employee wellness, counseling, and financial wellbeing resources
Ideal For
NICU Nurse Managers or Charge Nurses ready for the next leadership step
RNs passionate about neonatal care and staff development
Leaders seeking high-acuity clinical environments with advancement opportunities
Candidates looking to grow within a nationally respected women’s and neonatal care program
Keywords
NICU Nurse Manager, Neonatal ICU Nurse Manager, Level IV NICU Jobs, NICU Leadership RN, Women’s and Children’s Nursing Leadership
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