RN Director - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
21 days ago
Margate
Job DescriptionCompany Description RN Director – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Margate, FL Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days • No Weekends Compensation: * Salary Range: $97,000 – $135,000+ annually (based on experience) * Annual Bonus: Eligible * Sign-On Bonus: Case by case * Relocation Assistance: Case by case Job Description Overview A high-performing acute care hospital in Margate, Florida is seeking an experienced RN Director of Neonatal Intensive Care to lead a Level III NICU. This role provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for a high-acuity neonatal program with strong physician partnership and a hands-on leadership expectation. This is a working director role requiring recent direct clinical NICU experience and the ability to support patient care as needed. Responsibilities * Direct and manage all operational, clinical, and administrative functions of the NICU * Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based neonatal care * Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives * Maintain accountability for department productivity, staffing, and budget performance * Provide hands-on clinical support as required to meet patient care needs * Serve as liaison between patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams * Develop and mentor NICU leadership staff, including Clinical Nurse Coordinators * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards * Optimize resource utilization to support operational efficiency and cost control * Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence Qualifications Required: * Active Florida RN license or compact RN license (Florida eligibility required) * Bachelor’s degree in Nursing * BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days of hire) * NRP certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire) * STABLE certification (or obtain within required timeframe) * Minimum 3 years of recent NICU Director experience in an acute care setting * Direct, hands-on NICU clinical experience within the last 3 years Considered: * Strong NICU Nurse Managers with 4–5 years of leadership experience from a high-performing Level IV NICU Additional Information Scope of Responsibility * Level III NICU * 17 NICU beds * Approximately 1,500+ births annually * Estimated daily census: ~12 * Oversight of NICU team including 4 Clinical Nurse Coordinators Compensation & Benefits * Competitive leadership-level salary with bonus eligibility * Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (case by case) * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage * 401(k) retirement plan with employer match * Paid time off and paid family leave * Tuition assistance and certification support * Leadership development and continuing education resources * Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning programs Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location. Ideal For * Experienced NICU Directors seeking a stable, weekday leadership role * High-performing NICU Nurse Managers ready to advance to director level * Leaders who value hands-on clinical involvement and neonatal outcomes Keywords RN Director NICU, NICU Director, Neonatal ICU Leadership, Level III NICU Director, NICU Nursing Leadership, Florida RN Director Jobs #NICUDirector #NeonatalICU #NICULeadership #RNDirectorJobs #FloridaHealthcareJobs #NeonatalNursing