Placing People First!

Location: Houston, TX

Salary/Pay Rate: $40 - $58/hour (Heavily based on experience) | Sign-on and Relocation Assistance available (case-by-case)

Schedule: Full-time, Evening Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM), with weekend rotation and on-call duties

Unit/Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Seniority: Nursing Manager Role (Department/Unit Leadership)

About the Client & Location

Join a world-class Women's Services hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, committed exclusively to the unique needs of women and newborns. This facility is part of a leading network dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes and clinical innovation. As a top-tier provider for high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, you will be instrumental in maintaining the unit's stellar reputation.

Houston, Texas, offers an outstanding environment for healthcare professionals. As the fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to the largest medical center in the world, the opportunities for career growth are limitless. Beyond the professional appeal, Houston is a vibrant, diverse, and affordable major metropolis with no state income tax. Enjoy a thriving culinary scene, world-renowned museums, professional sports, and quick access to coastal getaways.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) during the critical evening shift hours. This leadership role involves providing clinical guidance and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care for our most vulnerable population. You will work closely with the Director of Women’s Services to execute departmental goals and maintain clinical excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operational Coordination: Assisting the Director in all department activities to ensure a coordinated effort in fulfilling unit responsibilities in line with the facility's long-range plan and values.
• Clinical Oversight: Providing direct clinical support to the nursing staff and evaluating the effectiveness of care based on the nursing process.
• Quality Assurance: Coordinating the department’s participation in Performance Improvement (PI) activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement and maintain high standards of care.
• Shift Leadership: Taking ownership of the NICU’s clinical and operational flow during the 3 PM to 11 PM shift, managing staffing, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory standards.

Required Skills

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) REQUIRED.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of recent (within the last year) Acute Care NICU leadership experience (Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse level) REQUIRED.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License.
• Note: Employees with a Compact License are required to obtain a Texas RN License within 60 days of the hire date.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience managing a unit that requires evening, weekend, and on-call rotation duties.
• Strong background in leading and coordinating Performance Improvement (PI) activities within a high-acuity unit.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical mentorship and education to nursing staff.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients across Women’s Services Units.

Additional Information

Sign On Bonus? Case by case

Relocation Assistance? Case by case

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