Location: Houston TX
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Multiple Shifts:
Evenings: 3:00 PM 11:00 PM
Nights: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
Weekend rotation required
Flexibility across shifts expected
Hourly Rate: $45.79 $68.00 (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $20000
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
A nationally recognized womens and newborn specialty hospital in Houston Texas is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager NICU. This large acute care facility is dedicated exclusively to womens 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 womens health
Being part of a large regional healthcare network with extensive clinical resources
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.
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
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
Reports To: NICU Director
Reason for Opening: Backfill and departmental growth
Days Open: 180
NICU Beds: 30
FTE Oversight: Approximately 2035 staff across all shifts
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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.
Required Experience:
Manager