RN Director – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

RN Director – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Margate, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Days • No Weekends

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $97,000 – $135,000+ annually (based on experience)

• Annual Bonus: Eligible

• Sign-On Bonus: Case by case

• Relocation Assistance: Case by case

Overview

A high-performing acute care hospital in Margate, Florida is seeking an experienced RN Director of Neonatal Intensive Care to lead a Level III NICU. This role provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a high-acuity neonatal program with strong physician partnership and a hands-on leadership expectation.

This is a working director role requiring recent direct clinical NICU experience and the ability to support patient care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all operational, clinical, and administrative functions of the NICU

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

• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives

• Maintain accountability for department productivity, staffing, and budget performance

• Provide hands-on clinical support as required to meet patient care needs

• Serve as liaison between patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams

• Develop and mentor NICU leadership staff, including Clinical Nurse Coordinators

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards

• Optimize resource utilization to support operational efficiency and cost control

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence

Required:

• Active Florida RN license or compact RN license (Florida eligibility required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days of hire)

• NRP certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)

• STABLE certification (or obtain within required timeframe)

• Minimum 3 years of recent NICU Director experience in an acute care setting

• Direct, hands-on NICU clinical experience within the last 3 years

Considered:

• Strong NICU Nurse Managers with 4–5 years of leadership experience from a high-performing Level IV NICU

Scope of Responsibility

• Level III NICU

• 17 NICU beds

• Approximately 1,500+ births annually

• Estimated daily census: ~12

• Oversight of NICU team including 4 Clinical Nurse Coordinators

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive leadership-level salary with bonus eligibility

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (case by case)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Tuition assistance and certification support

• Leadership development and continuing education resources

• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning programs

Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.

Ideal For

• Experienced NICU Directors seeking a stable, weekday leadership role

• High-performing NICU Nurse Managers ready to advance to director level

• Leaders who value hands-on clinical involvement and neonatal outcomes

Keywords

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