Director of NICU (Level III) – RN

Director of NICU (Level III) – RN | Austin, TX

Location: Austin, TX

Schedule: Full-Time | Standard Leadership Hours (Monday–Friday) | No Weekends

Compensation & Incentives:

• Base Salary: Up to $173,000/year (based on experience)

• Annual Bonus: Eligible

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000

• Relocation Assistance: Available

Overview

A leading acute care hospital in Austin is seeking a Director of NICU (Level III) to oversee a 99-bed neonatal intensive care unit. This unit maintains a daily census of ~75 patients, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 2–3:1. The Director will manage 150 FTEs, including 2 Nurse Managers, and provide strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care and staff development. This role reports directly to senior leadership and requires a strong background in NICU administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the NICU, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Oversee staffing, performance, compliance, and adherence to standards of care.

• Lead volume forecasting, patient throughput, and admission/discharge planning.

• Develop and enforce policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards.

• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and evidence-based practice.

• Monitor and drive quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience outcomes.

• Collaborate across departments to enhance interdisciplinary communication and care coordination.

• Mentor and support nursing leaders, ensuring appropriate competencies are maintained.

• Bachelor’s Degree – Required (BSN strongly preferred).

• Master’s Degree – Preferred.

• Current RN license (Texas or compact) – Required.

• BLS – Required.

• ACLS, NRP, FHM, or RNC-OB – Preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of healthcare leadership experience – Required.

• Minimum 3 years as a current NICU Director in an acute care setting – Required.

Why Apply?

• Lead one of the largest Level III NICUs in Texas.

• Competitive salary with bonus eligibility and relocation support.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and paid leave.

• Join a healthcare system committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in neonatal care.

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