<p>Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas is recruiting an experienced Nursing Director to lead its ICU and PCU departments on a 24-hour operational basis. This is a senior leadership role at a full-service acute care hospital that includes the region's only Level III NICU, a robust cardiovascular service line, and a comprehensive Women's Health and Labor & Delivery program. The right candidate brings both clinical depth in critical care and a track record of driving quality outcomes, managing budgets, and developing high-performing nursing teams.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level oversight of ICU and PCU — 24-hour accountability for both units</li> <li>Full scope of director responsibilities: budget management, staffing and recruitment, resource utilization, quality monitoring, performance improvement, and equipment procurement and maintenance</li> <li>Hospital service lines include emergency services, cardiology and cardiovascular care, orthopedics, primary care, rehabilitation, Women's Health, Labor & Delivery/Obstetrics, and Neonatal services</li> <li>Home to the area's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) — a regional differentiator that elevates acuity and referral volume across the campus</li> <li>Collaborative environment with System department managers and interdisciplinary leadership teams</li> <li>Participation in E-Verify; equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodation practices</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or a related field preferred</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant discipline or specialty</li> <li>3–5 years of progressively responsible nursing management experience preferred</li> <li>Specialty or nursing administration certification preferred (e.g., CCRN, NEA-BC, NE-BC)</li> <li>Active AHA or ARC Healthcare Provider BLS certification required at hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS specifically required within 60 days of hire</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>New Braunfels sits along the Guadalupe and Comal rivers in the Texas Hill Country, roughly midway between San Antonio (30 miles southwest) and Austin (45 miles northeast) — giving residents easy access to two major metros while enjoying a distinctly smaller-city quality of life. The area is known for its German heritage, vibrant outdoor recreation including tubing, kayaking, and hiking, top-rated Comal ISD schools, and a cost of living that remains well below the Austin and San Antonio urban cores. New Braunfels has ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States, bringing with it expanding dining, arts, and cultural amenities alongside a strong sense of community.</p>