Nurse Manager of NICU RN (Night Shift)

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Manager – NICU RN to lead our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) during the night shift. This is a full-time leadership role working 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, with weekend and on-call rotation required.

As Nurse Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in clinical operations, team support, and quality initiatives for one of Houston’s leading NICUs. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse leader who thrives in high-acuity neonatal environments and wants to make a lasting impact on critically ill newborns and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the NICU Director to manage daily operations and lead unit initiatives

• Supervise and mentor NICU staff, fostering accountability and clinical excellence

• Support performance improvement (PI) efforts and safety goals

• Deliver hands-on clinical support and evaluate patient care outcomes

• Oversee care planning, discharge coordination, and family-centered care practices

• Ensure ongoing compliance with hospital, regulatory, and safety standards

• BSN required

• Active RN license in Texas or Compact RN license with Texas endorsement (within 60 days of hire)

• BLS certification (American Heart Association)

• 2+ years of recent NICU leadership experience (at charge nurse, supervisor, or manager level)

• Strong understanding of neonatal nursing standards, compliance protocols, and quality metrics

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Free telemedicine and AirMed transport services

• 401(k) with employer match up to 9%

• Employee stock purchase plan (10% discount)

• Fertility, adoption, and family support benefits

• Educational assistance, tuition reimbursement

• Pet insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection

• Paid time off, family leave, short- and long-term disability

• Mental health resources, employee recognition programs

• Income-based assistance for health insurance premiums

Join a leading Houston healthcare system renowned for compassionate, high-quality neonatal care. Our NICU team is committed to providing critical support to premature and ill newborns while supporting families through every stage of care. As a Nurse Manager, you’ll help shape the future of neonatal nursing in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care.