Job Description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• BSN required

• Active Texas RN license or compact RN license

  • Compact license holders must apply for Texas licensure within required timeframes

• 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

Preferred:

• ACLS

• NICU, L&D, or Women’s Services certifications such as NRP, FHM, or RNC-OB

• Prior leadership experience in a Level III NICU

Considered:

• Experienced NICU Charge Nurses or CNCs ready to step into a manager role

Additional Information

Scope of Responsibility

• Level III NICU

• 97 NICU beds

• Average daily census: ~75 patients

• Oversight of approximately 150 FTEs

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.

Ideal For

• 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

Keywords

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