Nurse Manager - Neonatal ICU (RN) - NMNICJM

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Nurse Manager – Neonatal ICU (RN)

Location: Houston, TX
Position Type: Permanent (Perm Contingent)
Shift: Full-Time – Evenings or Nights
Shift Options:

• Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  Weekend Rotation & On-Call Required
  Position Status: Vacant (Backfill / Department Growth)

Facility Overview

A nationally recognized 420+ bed in Houston is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for its Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

This high-volume, specialty-focused hospital delivers more than 800 babies per month and provides advanced maternal-fetal and neonatal services. The NICU offers the highest level of neonatal care and supports a rapidly growing patient population.

Unit Overview

• 30-bed NICU

• Level III/IV acuity

• Oversees approximately 20–35 FTEs (Days, Evenings, and Nights combined)

• Reports directly to the Director

• Position open approximately 180 days due to backfill and unit growth

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager – NICU assists the Director in overseeing daily department operations while ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

This leadership role ensures high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care through staff oversight, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical support. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, strong leadership presence, and the ability to support weekend rotation and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing departmental operations and long-range planning

• Ensure delivery of patient-centered neonatal care based on the nursing process

• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes and performance metrics

• Coordinate department participation in Performance Improvement and Quality initiatives

• Provide direct clinical support and mentorship to nursing staff

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating care for neonatal patients

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies

• Support staffing, scheduling, and team development

Required Qualifications

• BSN required

• Active Texas RN License or Multi-State Compact License (Texas licensure required within 60 days if compact)

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

• Minimum 2+ years NICU experience required

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

• Minimum 2+ years management or Charge Nurse experience required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range:

  • Minimum: $45.79/hr

  • Midpoint: $57.23/hr

  • Maximum: $68.00/hr
    (Heavily based on years of experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

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.