Travel Nurse RN - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Human Edge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Danbury, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel RN Manager – NICU & Pediatrics
Location: Danbury, CT
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 2/17
Schedule: 8-hour day shifts | 40 guaranteed hours per week | No on-call
Shift Times: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (variable)
Weekend Coverage: Rotational

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to provide operational and clinical leadership for NICU and Pediatric units in Danbury, CT. This is a hands-on leadership role supporting daily unit operations, staff performance, patient experience initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Nurse Manager will oversee approximately 50–60 RNs and 2–4 Patient Care Technicians while maintaining active engagement on the units.

Unit Details:

• Average daily census:

  • NICU: 7–9 patients

  • Pediatrics: ~2.5 patients

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of NICU and Pediatric units

• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader supporting staff and patient care needs

• Promote initiatives to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes

• Build strong working relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

• Assist with staffing schedules, FTE calculations, and productivity management

• Support supply chain coordination and performance management initiatives

• Step in clinically or operationally as needed to support unit flow

Required Qualifications:

• BSN or higher degree in Nursing

• Current Connecticut RN license

• BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications

• Minimum 3 years of bedside nursing experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership or management experience

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

• Leadership or specialty nursing certification

• Additional relevant certifications

• 4–5+ years of bedside experience

Contact:
Human Edge Health

Human Edge Travel Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Manager, NICU

Human Edge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!