NICU Nurse Manager

Houston, TX

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

Title: NICU Nurse Manager – Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: 7a-7p, 3p–11p, 11p-7a, weekends with rotation and on-call
Compensation: $46–$61 per hour depending on experience
Sign-On / Relocation: Case by case

Available Shifts:

7a-7p– (weekends w/rotation/on-call).
3p-11p – (weekends w/rotation/on-call).
11p-7a-weekends w/rotation/on-call).

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

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

Compensation & 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

Ideal For

A NICU leader who thrives on evening-shift operations, developing teams, and elevating outcomes for medically fragile newborns and families.

NICU Nurse Manager in Houston. $46–$61/hr, 3p–11p, weekends/on-call. Lead a Level IV neonatal team with growth, full benefits, and case-by-case sign-on/relocation.
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