Nurse Manager of NICU (RN)

Nurse Manager of NICU (RN)

Houston, TX | Permanent Leadership Role

Strong Force Staffing – Clinical Search Partner

Building Stronger Clinical Teams for a Stronger Tomorrow

This is a high-impact NICU Nurse Manager opportunity at one of the most respected women's and children's hospitals in Texas. This facility delivers more babies than any hospital in the state and operates a Level IV NICU, caring for the most complex neonatal cases.

This role is open due to growth and backfill, and leadership is intentionally selective. They're looking for a NICU leader who is steady, clinically grounded, and respected by staff.

Role Overview

• Oversees daily NICU operations in partnership with the Director

• Provides clinical leadership, staff support, and operational oversight

• Drives quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives

• Supports and mentors nursing staff in a high-acuity NICU environment

Schedule Options

• Days: 7a–7p

• Evenings: 3p–11p

• Nights: 11p–7a

  (weekends/on-call rotation applies)

Required Experience

• 2+ years of recent (within the last year) NICU leadership experience (Manager or Charge)

• BSN required

• Active Texas RN license or compact (TX license within 60 days if compact)

• BLS required

Compensation & Incentives

• Hourly Range: $45.79 – $60.09 (experience-based)

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

• Relocation assistance available (case by case)

• Full benefits package including strong retirement match, PTO, and education support

Apply directly through Strong Force Staffing

This role is confidential and competitive. We work directly with leadership and advocate for the right fit on both sides.