Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Director

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Director

El Paso, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends

Compensation & Incentives:

• Base Salary: Up to $130,000 annually

• Leadership Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% annually (based on facility performance metrics)

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

• Relocation Assistance: Available

Overview

A large acute care hospital in West Texas is seeking an experienced Neonatal ICU Director to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for a Level III NICU and Transition Nursery. This role oversees a high-acuity neonatal program, including NICU transport services, and is responsible for quality outcomes, staff development, financial performance, and service line growth.

This opportunity is ideal for a NICU nursing leader with strong neonatal clinical expertise, proven leadership capability, and experience managing complex neonatal services.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership oversight and operational accountability for the NICU, Transition Nursery, and NICU Transport program

• Direct day-to-day operations, staffing, productivity, and workflow management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost containment, and capital planning initiatives

• Develop and maintain staff competency, engagement, and satisfaction across neonatal services

• Oversee quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards

• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration across nursing, neonatology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, laboratory, and support services

• Support outreach, program development, and community engagement initiatives

• Manage human resources functions including hiring, coaching, performance management, and staff development

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Active RN license (Texas or compact state)

• Current BLS certification

• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

• Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification

Preferred:

• Master’s degree

• Prior leadership experience in a NICU or neonatal service line

• Experience overseeing NICU transport services

Program Highlights

• Level III NICU

• 35 licensed beds with 8 overflow beds

• Approximately 60 FTEs

• Comprehensive neonatal and transport services

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive leadership salary with performance-based incentive opportunity

• Sign-on bonus and relocation support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Tuition assistance and leadership development programs

Ideal For

• NICU Directors or NICU Managers ready for enterprise-level leadership

• Neonatal nursing leaders with strong clinical and operational expertise

• Leaders experienced in high-acuity neonatal environments

• Candidates seeking leadership growth in a large regional healthcare market

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