Location: Houston, TX
Position Type: Permanent (Perm Contingent)
Shift: Full-Time – Evenings or Nights
Shift Options:
Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend Rotation & On-Call Required
Position Status: Vacant (Backfill / Department Growth)
A nationally recognized 420+ bed in Houston is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for its Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
This high-volume, specialty-focused hospital delivers more than 800 babies per month and provides advanced maternal-fetal and neonatal services. The NICU offers the highest level of neonatal care and supports a rapidly growing patient population.
30-bed NICU
Level III/IV acuity
Oversees approximately 20–35 FTEs (Days, Evenings, and Nights combined)
Reports directly to the Director
Position open approximately 180 days due to backfill and unit growth
The Nurse Manager – NICU assists the Director in overseeing daily department operations while ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
This leadership role ensures high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care through staff oversight, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical support. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, strong leadership presence, and the ability to support weekend rotation and on-call requirements.
Assist the Director in managing departmental operations and long-range planning
Ensure delivery of patient-centered neonatal care based on the nursing process
Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes and performance metrics
Coordinate department participation in Performance Improvement and Quality initiatives
Provide direct clinical support and mentorship to nursing staff
Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating care for neonatal patients
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies
Support staffing, scheduling, and team development
BSN required
Active Texas RN License or Multi-State Compact License (Texas licensure required within 60 days if compact)
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Minimum 2+ years NICU experience required
Recent (within the last year) acute care NICU leadership experience required (Level III or IV NICU)
Minimum 2+ years management or Charge Nurse experience required
Salary Range:
Minimum: $45.79/hr
Midpoint: $57.23/hr
Maximum: $68.00/hr
(Heavily based on years of experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
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.