Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU Nurse Manager Evenings

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Manager – Evenings

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Schedule:

Evenings

Alternative option: 4×10-hour evening shifts may be available

Compensation:
Up to $150,000 (based on experience)

Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $15,000

Relocation Assistance:
Available

A large, high-acuity acute care hospital in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced NICU Nurse Manager to provide evening-shift leadership for a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
.

This role is responsible for operational oversight, staff performance, patient safety, and clinical quality for a high-volume NICU with complex neonatal populations. Strong Charge Nurse or Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) NICU leaders will be considered.

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily NICU operations during evening hours
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based neonatal nursing care
• Monitor staffing, acuity-based assignments, and workflow to support optimal patient outcomes
• Promote compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional nursing standards
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput
• Foster effective interdisciplinary collaboration across neonatal, maternal, and pediatric services
• Lead patient experience initiatives and reinforce accountability for service excellence
• Utilize quality and satisfaction data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support staff development, coaching, and competency validation
• Ensure equipment readiness and compliance with regulatory maintenance standards

• BSN required
• Active Texas RN license or compact RN license
• Compact license holders must apply for Texas licensure within required time frames
• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in an acute care setting
• Minimum 3–5 years of overall healthcare experience
• BLS certification
• Required Within 6 Months of Hire: Specialty nursing certification relevant to role

• ACLS
• NICU, L&D, or Women’s Services certifications such as NRP, FHM, or RNC-OB
• Prior leadership experience in a Level III NICU
• Experienced NICU Charge Nurses or CNCs ready to step into a manager role

• Level III NICU
• 97 NICU beds
• Average daily census: ~75 patients
• Oversight of approximately 150 FTEs

• Competitive leadership-level salary
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Tuition assistance, certification support, and leadership development resources
• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning programs

Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.

• NICU Nurse Leaders seeking evening-shift leadership roles
• Charge Nurses or CNCs ready to advance into management
• Leaders passionate about neonatal outcomes, staff development, and operational excellence

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