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Zunch Staffing

Nurse Manager of NICU

Dallas, TX · On-site

$107K - $120K/yr

Requirements: * 2 years of RECENT ACUTE care NICU leadership experience. * Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing. * Current license by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of ...

MTK HealthCare

RN - NICU

Irving, TX · On-site

Our NICU leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. NICU Patient Population: Care for newborns greater that 32 weeks gestation on bubble ...

MTK HealthCare

RN - NICU

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Our NICU leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. NICU Patient Population: Micro preemies to Full Term Infants (22 weeks to term ...

RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LA

NICU

Alexandria, LA · On-site

Active license as an NICU * Current BLS and/or ACLS and/or specialty certifications for NICU * 2 current leadership references * Must be able to pass background/urine drug screening Compensation and ...

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER

NICU

Active license as an NICU * Current BLS and/or ACLS and/or specialty certifications for NICU * 2 current leadership references * Must be able to pass background/urine drug screening Compensation and ...

North Suburban Medical Center

NICU

Thornton, CO · On-site

RN - NICU Shift: 19:00-07:00 Unit Information: Number of Beds: 6 Number of Staff: 15 Type of staff ... Highly involved and supportive leadership teams. General Comments: No. of Positions: 1/1. ...

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NICU Nurse Manager Level III NICU

Austin, TX • On-site

Career Land Center, LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

A full-time Nurse Manager opportunity is available within a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a 360+ bed multi-specialty hospital in Austin, Texas. The unit manages an average daily census of approximately 75 patients across 97 beds and is supported by a multidisciplinary team of around 150 full-time equivalent staff members. This facility provides advanced maternal-fetal and neonatal services within a high-acuity, fast-paced academic and clinical environment.

The NICU Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, daily operations, staffing, and clinical performance of the neonatal intensive care unit. This role focuses on ensuring safe, evidence-based care delivery while driving consistency in clinical practice and optimizing patient outcomes. The manager oversees staffing assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency, fosters strong interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, and supports efficient patient flow and transitions of care. A key part of the role includes developing clinical staff, identifying performance and growth opportunities, and promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations, staffing, and clinical quality within a Level III NICU.

  • Lead and manage a team of approximately 150 FTEs.

  • Ensure safe, evidence-based neonatal care delivery aligned with best practices.

  • Coordinate staffing assignments based on patient acuity and clinical needs.

  • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and efficient patient throughput.

  • Monitor and improve clinical outcomes and patient safety metrics.

  • Support staff development, coaching, and performance management.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

  • Partner with hospital leadership to support strategic unit goals.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

  • Minimum of 3–5+ years of healthcare experience required.

  • At least 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in an acute care setting required.

  • Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or active compact RN license (Texas licensure required within established timeframe for out-of-state compact holders).

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

  • Specialty certification required within 6 months of hire.

  • NICU leadership or Charge Nurse experience strongly preferred.

  • Additional certifications such as ACLS, NRP, FHM, or RNC-OB preferred.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and operational management skills.

Schedule:

  • Full-time

  • Evening shift (approximately 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

  • Five days per week, with potential flexibility for four 10-hour shifts

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement savings plan

  • Paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities

  • Leadership development programs

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus

  • Executive-level nursing leadership environment