Nurse Manager – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN

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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