Neonatal ICU Director - El Paso, TX (Full Time, Direct Hire Role)


Healthcare - TX - El Paso, TX
El Paso, Texas
Locations: El Paso, Canutillo, Horizon City, Socorro
Posted On: February 16, 2026
Last Day to Apply: March 02, 2026
Pay: $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Job Title: Neonatal ICU Director
Location: El Paso, TX
Schedule: Full-time days (rotating weekends)
Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 annually + 17.5% leadership incentive bonus
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Position Overview:
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a highly experienced Neonatal ICU Director to lead a Level 3 NICU with 35 beds plus 8 overflow and a team of 60 FTEs within a 300+ bed full-service hospital. This hospital also houses the region’s only kidney transplant center. The NICU Director will oversee day-to-day operations, transport services, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives in a high-acuity neonatal care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage NICU and Transition Nursery operations, including staffing, budgeting, and 24/7 coverage.

  • Foster multidisciplinary collaboration with nursing, respiratory, pharmacy, and laboratory teams.

  • Lead quality improvement initiatives, staff hiring, evaluation, coaching, and professional development.

  • Oversee NICU transport services and capital resource planning.

  • Ensure the highest standards of neonatal safety, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications:

  • BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.

  • Current Texas RN license (or compact state).

  • Certifications: BCLS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E.

  • Progressive NICU leadership experience in Level 3 or higher environments.

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.

Skip to the main content