Nurse Manager - NICU RN - NM 0216 NS#10

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Nurse Manager – NICU (RN)

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Schedule

• Multiple Shifts:

  • Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Weekend rotation required

• Flexibility across shifts expected

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $45.79 – $68.00 (based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Hospital Overview

A nationally recognized women’s and newborn specialty hospital in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – NICU. This large acute care facility is dedicated exclusively to women’s and neonatal services and is known for:

• Delivering 800+ babies per month, among the highest volumes in Texas

• Operating a Level IV NICU, providing the highest level of neonatal care

• Offering a NICU Family Support program in partnership with a national nonprofit

• Specialized expertise in obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, infertility, pediatrics, and women’s health

• Being part of a large regional healthcare network with extensive clinical resources

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager – NICU supports the Director in overseeing daily operations of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role ensures high-quality patient care, effective staff leadership, and alignment with organizational goals. The Manager provides clinical oversight, supports performance improvement initiatives, and serves as a mentor and resource for nursing staff across multiple shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating NICU operations

• Lead, mentor, and support NICU nursing staff in the delivery of patient care

• Ensure nursing care is delivered according to best practices and the nursing process

• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives

• Coordinate staffing and scheduling across days, evenings, and nights

• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for staff

• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence in neonatal care

Qualifications

• 2+ years of NICU nursing experience required

• Recent (within 1 year) acute care NICU leadership experience required (Level III or IV NICU)

• 2+ years of management or charge nurse experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• Active Texas RN license or Multi-State Compact License

  • Texas RN license required within 60 days if compact

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required

Additional Details

• Reports To: NICU Director

• Reason for Opening: Backfill and departmental growth

• Days Open: 180+

• NICU Beds: 30

• FTE Oversight: Approximately 20–35 staff across all shifts

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.