Nurse Manager NICU RN

TexasNursingServices

Houston, TX, United States permanent

Posted: January 26, 2026

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shifts Available: Evenings (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) or Nights (11:00 PM–7:00 AM)

Weekends & On-Call Rotation: Required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $45.79 – $60.09 (based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for evening and night shifts

• Relocation Assistance: Case by case

Overview

A leading Houston hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – NICU RN to oversee operations within a high-acuity Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This unit cares for extremely premature and critically ill infants and serves one of the largest maternal and newborn populations in Texas. The NICU Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, team development, and support for complex neonatal care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership with daily NICU operations, staffing, and clinical workflow

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care

• Oversee quality-monitoring activities and performance improvement initiatives

• Evaluate nursing care using the nursing process and assess clinical effectiveness

• Provide clinical support, mentorship, and education to NICU nursing staff

• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating care for high-risk infants and families

• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a family-centered care culture

Required

• 2+ years of recent NICU leadership experience (Manager or Charge Nurse level)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Current Texas RN license or Compact license (Texas required within 60 days)

• BLS certification (AHA)

Preferred

• Leadership experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU

• Proven success leading teams, improving outcomes, or supporting departmental growth

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• $20,000 sign-on bonus for evening and night shifts

• Relocation assistance available

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition assistance, certification support, and scholarship programs

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

• Emotional, physical, and financial wellness resources

• Fertility, adoption, and family-building support

Ideal Candidates

• NICU nurse leaders ready to grow into broader operational management

• Charge Nurses or Managers seeking a high-volume, high-acuity NICU

• Leaders skilled in coaching, performance improvement, and family-centered care

• Professionals passionate about supporting frontline NICU staff and vulnerable neonatal patients

Keywords & Tags

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Hashtags:

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