Company Description

Compensation: Base salary up to $173,000/year (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (No Weekends)
Bonus & Relocation: Eligible

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced NICU Director – Level III RN to lead a 99-bed Level III NICU with oversight of 150 FTEs and two managers. This leadership role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care by overseeing unit operations, staffing, and budget management. The NICU Director fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and superior clinical outcomes while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate a superior clinical identity by implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.

• Manage daily operations including patient flow, admissions/discharges, and volume forecasting.

• Lead interdisciplinary communication and collaboration across departments.

• Oversee nursing practice, policies, procedures, and standards of care.

• Provide leadership in delivering an exceptional patient and family experience.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Licensure:

• Current RN license in Texas (or compact state license).

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

• Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of healthcare leadership required.

• Current Director-level NICU leadership experience highly preferred.

Certifications:

• BLS required.

• ACLS, NRP, FHM, RNC-OB preferred.

Additional Information

Unit Details

• Level: III NICU

• Beds: 99

• Daily Census: ~75 patients

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 2–3:1

• Shifts: Staff work 12-hour shifts

• Leadership Coverage: Rotating call shared with 2 managers

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the region’s largest NICUs in a thriving medical community. With competitive compensation, relocation support, and the chance to shape neonatal care excellence, this role offers both professional and personal growth in Austin, Texas.

Apply Today
Join a compassionate team committed to advancing neonatal care and outcomes at a high-performing Level III NICU.

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