Nurse Manager of NICU (RN)

Nurse Manager of NICU (RN)

Houston, Texas, United States All Med Search Or refer someone Job Openings Nurse Manager of NICU (RN)

This is a high-impact NICU Nurse Manager opportunity at one of the most respected women's and children's hospitals in Texas. This facility delivers more babies than any hospital in the state and operates a Level IV NICU, caring for the most complex neonatal cases.

This role is open due to growth and backfill, and leadership is intentionally selective. They're looking for a NICU leader who is steady, clinically grounded, and respected by staff.

Role Overview

• Oversees daily NICU operations in partnership with the Director
• Provides clinical leadership, staff support, and operational oversight
• Drives quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Supports and mentors nursing staff in a high-acuity NICU environment

Schedule Options

• Days: 7a–7p
• Evenings: 3p–11p
• Nights: 11p–7a (weekends/on-call rotation applies)

Required Experience

• 2+ years of recent (within the last year) NICU leadership experience (Manager or Charge)
• BSN required
• Active Texas RN license or compact (TX license within 60 days if compact)
• BLS required

Compensation & Incentives

• Hourly Range: $45.79 – $60.09 (experience-based)
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
• Relocation assistance available (case by case)
• Full benefits package including strong retirement match, PTO, and education support