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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Director
El Paso, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends
Compensation & Incentives:
Base Salary: Up to $130,000 annually
Leadership Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5% annually (based on facility performance metrics)
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available
Job Description
Overview
A large acute care hospital in West Texas is seeking an experienced Neonatal ICU Director to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for a Level III NICU and Transition Nursery. This role oversees a high-acuity neonatal program, including NICU transport services, and is responsible for quality outcomes, staff development, financial performance, and service line growth.
This opportunity is ideal for a NICU nursing leader with strong neonatal clinical expertise, proven leadership capability, and experience managing complex neonatal services.
Responsibilities
Provide 24/7 leadership oversight and operational accountability for the NICU, Transition Nursery, and NICU Transport program
Direct day-to-day operations, staffing, productivity, and workflow management
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost containment, and capital planning initiatives
Develop and maintain staff competency, engagement, and satisfaction across neonatal services
Oversee quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards
Promote multidisciplinary collaboration across nursing, neonatology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, laboratory, and support services
Support outreach, program development, and community engagement initiatives
Manage human resources functions including hiring, coaching, performance management, and staff development
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Active RN license (Texas or compact state)
Current BLS certification
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification
Preferred:
Master’s degree
Prior leadership experience in a NICU or neonatal service line
Experience overseeing NICU transport services
Additional Information
Program Highlights
Level III NICU
35 licensed beds with 8 overflow beds
Approximately 60 FTEs
Comprehensive neonatal and transport services
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive leadership salary with performance-based incentive opportunity
Sign-on bonus and relocation support
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid family leave
Tuition assistance and leadership development programs
Ideal For
NICU Directors or NICU Managers ready for enterprise-level leadership
Neonatal nursing leaders with strong clinical and operational expertise
Leaders experienced in high-acuity neonatal environments
Candidates seeking leadership growth in a large regional healthcare market
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