Nurse Manager – NICU | Bonus & Relocation Package | Worcester, MA

Cross Country Healthcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN leader to oversee the Level III NICU, directing clinical and administrative operations on site in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes strong nursing leadership, staffing, and budget oversight to ensure high-quality neonatal care.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license in MA, MSN or BSN with MSN enrollment, NICU experience, and 3+ years in a related specialty. This position is 100% on-site with Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license or willingness to obtain.
• MSN, or BSN with current enrollment in a qualified MSN program.
• NICU/neonatal nursing experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of related specialty experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily NICU clinical operations.
• Lead, hire, schedule, and manage nursing staff.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and patient-care standards.
• Drive quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met.
• Manage department budgets and financial operations.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary leadership.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Quality improvement

Education

MSN

BSN with MSN in progress

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Setting: 100% Onsite

Lead a Level III NICU and make an impact where specialized neonatal care and strong nursing leadership come together. We’re seeking an experienced RN leader to oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the NICU.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily NICU clinical operations
• Lead, hire, schedule, and manage nursing staff
• Maintain appropriate staffing and patient-care standards
• Drive quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives
• Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met
• Manage department budgets and financial operations
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary leadership

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license / Willing to Obtain
• MSN, or BSN with current enrollment in a qualified MSN program
• NICU/neonatal nursing experience strongly preferred
• 3+ years of related specialty experience preferred