Nurse Manager RN - NICU - Houston, TX - Direct Hire/ Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Manager RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Full-Time
Shift & Schedule: Nights | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Includes Weekend Rotation and On-Call Requirements
Pay: $45.79/hr - $68.00/hr (Based on Experience; Midpoint: $57.23/hr)
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: Evaluated on a Case-by-Case Basis

Position Overview:

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Nurse Manager RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for an exciting Local job in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert clinical resource for night shift nursing staff, ensuring delivery of care is rooted in the nursing process and continuously evaluated for effectiveness.

• Collaborate with the Director to coordinate departmental participation in performance improvement activities and maintain compliance with Level IV NICU standards.

• Assist in planning, implementing, and auditing patient care plans to ensure positive clinical outcomes for critically ill and premature neonates.

• Manage shift-based operations, including staffing assignments, charge nurse alignment, and coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and staff development support.

• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.

• Support departmental strategic initiatives and program goals.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety initiatives.

• Supervise, mentor, and support 20 to 35 FTEs across rotating shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License.

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Minimum 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in a NICU.

• Minimum 2+ years of formal nursing management or Charge Nurse experience.

• Recent acute care NICU leadership experience within the last year in a Level III or Level IV NICU.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Premium medical coverage with low copays and select zero-cost services.

• Pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Free telemedicine and AirMed medical transportation benefits.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match from 3% to 9% based on years of service.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 10% discount on company stock.

• Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny.

• Adoption assistance and child, elder, and pet care referral programs.

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.

• Clinical certification funding and dependent scholarship opportunities.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

• Paid family leave and short-term/long-term disability coverage.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.