Graduate Nurse Internship Program – Pediatric General Care Units

Job Description

This position offers a unique 12-week Graduate Nurse Internship Program designed to seamlessly transition new Graduate Nurses into a Registered Nurse role within a general care pediatric unit.

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Job Summary

This comprehensive internship program prepares new Graduate Nurses for a Registered Nurse position on a general care pediatric unit. The orientation combines educational sessions with robust precepted bedside clinical experience.

Upon successful completion of the internship, a two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 Full-Time Equivalent – FTE) is required for candidates hired into a permanent role. This internship is a collaborative effort between 12 West, 11 West, and 12 East pediatric general care units, with unit selection occurring during the interview process. Education will be delivered in both group and unit-based settings, and precepted bedside experience will take place on the onboarding unit.

This posting is specifically for a graduate nurse internship position in pediatric general care units. The internship cohort will have a start date to be determined in July 2026. Flexibility will be available for weekly hours, ranging from 32-40 hours per week during the internship.

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Brief Descriptions Of Each Unit

• 12 West Mott: A 32-bed pediatric medical-surgical unit caring for infants to young adults. Primary services include orthopedic surgery, trauma, rehabilitation, nephrology, urology, kidney transplant, neurology, neurosurgery, and endocrinology. Up to 10 beds can support stable pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation.

• 11 West: A 32-bed unit within the Michigan Congenital Heart Center. This unit includes up to 12 moderate care beds for patients needing closer monitoring. It provides family-centered care to pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery patients from newborn to young adult.

• 12 East: A 32-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit with a primary focus on gastrointestinal (GI), pulmonary, pediatric surgery, pediatric burn, and neonatal populations. Known for its energetic, team-oriented environment and commitment to family-centered care.

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Michigan Medicine Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine is dedicated to improving the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and encompasses three critical components: patient care, education, and research, all enhancing our societal contribution.

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Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, with a rich history of groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since 1850. Comprised of over 26,000 employees, our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. Every individual at Michigan Medicine contributes to advancing this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

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Benefits

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

• Hourly Range for Registered Nurses: $41.78 – $64.81/hour

• Shift Differentials:
• Evening Shift Differential: $3.00 / hour
• Night Shift Differential: $4.00 / hour
• Day Shift Weekend Differential: $2.90 / hour
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential: $5.90 / hour
• Night Shift Weekend Differential: $6.90 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential: $1.00 / hour

• Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes:
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no-cost CEs and professional development for advancement

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Nursing Specific Information

• Salary & Nursing Framework Level: This UMPNC RN posting is at Nursing Framework LEVEL C. The actual Nursing Framework LEVEL (A to F) and salary will be determined at the time of hire.
• Internship Pay Deduction: Internship candidates will have a 5% pay rate deduction while in the internship, per the UMPNC contract.
• General Notes: Required qualifications must be met for interview and consideration. The posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include past employment dates (months and years) and effort on their resume. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined (Note: this internship is 30-40 hours/week).
• Nurse Recruitment Contact: For questions or assistance with nursing opportunities, contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

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Required Qualifications*

Applicants must meet or have met all required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• The candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or newly licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. The candidate must not have yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur prior to the start date of the nurse internship.
• Applicants must be able to start at the identified start date in July 2026.
• This position requires the physical ability for standing, walking, positioning, pulling, and lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.
• RESUME REQUIRED: A complete and accurate resume must be attached to be fully considered for this position.

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Desired Qualifications*

• Experience as an Extern or Inpatient Tech, with a pediatrics preference.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem-solving skills as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references.

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Work Schedule

• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: Nights or Evenings, with up to a 50% weekend requirement.
• Location: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
• Must be able to start in July 2026.
• Floating Requirement: All new employees will be expected to float to designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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Modes of Work

Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work modes are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

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Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.