NICU Nurse Manager

Texas Nursing Services • Houston, TX

89d • $40 - $58

About The Position

Lead a high-acuity Neonatal ICU (Level IV) on the evening shift, driving quality, safety, and family-centered care while mentoring a skilled interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• BSN
• Current Texas or Compact RN license (obtain Texas license within 60 days if Compact)
• 2+ years recent acute-care NICU leadership (manager or charge)
• BLS

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• NRP, neonatal specialty certification (RNC-NIC)
• Experience in Level III/IV NICU and change management

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily NICU operations, staffing, assignments, and throughput
• Coach bedside teams; lead huddles, rounding, and performance feedback
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice
• Ensure regulatory readiness (policies, competencies, documentation)
• Partner with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and ancillary services
• Manage scheduling, productivity, supplies, and resource utilization
• Support parent education, experience initiatives, and escalation pathways

Benefits

• $40–$58/hr base (DOE)
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 9% (based on service)
• Tuition assistance, certification support, student-loan resources
• PTO, paid family leave, adoption assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees