Leadership

Nurse Manager of NICU RN

Greater Houston, Texas · Posted Apr 24, 2026 · Job ID LB-1170

An acute care hospital in Greater Houston, Texas is hiring a Nurse Manager of NICU RN. This is a placement managed by Lela Boom Consulting Group.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, the Nurse Manager supports all NICU department activities by assisting in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care grounded in the nursing process. The manager provides direct clinical support to nursing staff and helps coordinate the department's participation in Performance Improvement and continuous Quality Improvement initiatives. A key focus of the position is ensuring that patient care across the Women's Services Units is assessed and adjusted on an ongoing basis to maintain standards consistent with a Level IV NICU environment.

What you need

• 2 plus years of experience in NICU required
• Recent (within the last year) acute care NICU leadership experience required – Level 3 or 4 required
• 2 plus years of management or Charge Nurse Experience required
• BSN required
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required

Schedule

Full-time position requiring flexibility across multiple shifts including evenings (3 PM – 11 PM) and nights (7 PM – 7 AM), all of which include a weekend rotation and on-call requirement.

Pay and benefits

$45.79 - $68.00/hr plus $20,000 sign-on bonus

How to apply

Apply through Lela Boom using the button on this page. A recruiter reviews every application and contacts shortlisted candidates within two business days. The hiring organisation's name is shared once a recruiter has spoken with you. Lela Boom never charges candidates a recruitment fee.