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Texas Nursing Services

Level III NICU RN Director

Texas Nursing Services, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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NICU Director - Level III RN - Austin, TX Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Standard Leadership Hours (No Weekends) Compensation:

Up to $173,000 annually based on experience Bonus:

Performance Bonus Eligible Sign-On:

Up to $20,000 Relocation:

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We are seeking a

NICU Director (Level III)

to lead a 99-bed neonatal intensive care unit in Austin, TX. This role oversees 150 FTEs with 2 managers, supporting a daily census of 75. The NICU provides advanced care for premature and critically ill newborns, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 2-3:1. Responsibilities Direct operations for a Level III NICU, ensuring safe and high-quality patient care. Lead, mentor, and develop nursing managers and frontline staff. Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and unit budgets. Support evidence-based practice, compliance, and patient throughput. Collaborate with hospital leadership, physicians, and families to sustain excellent outcomes. Rotate call responsibilities with two managers. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; BSN or Master's preferred. Current RN license in Texas or Compact state. BLS required; ACLS preferred. NRP, FHM, and/or RNC-OB certifications preferred. Minimum 3 years of healthcare leadership experience. Minimum 3 years as a NICU Director in a Level III or higher setting required. Compensation & Benefits Base salary up to $173K plus performance bonus. $20K sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Full medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Tuition reimbursement and certification support. Paid leave, adoption benefits, and employee assistance programs.

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