RN Director – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Texas Nursing Services•Margate, FL

15h•$97,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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