Graduate Nurse Internship – Children’s Emergency Services (CES)

Job Description

Job Summary: Children’s Emergency Services (CES) – Graduate Nurse Internship

Children’s Emergency Services (CES) at CS Mott Children’s Hospital serves as a primary entry point for children aged 0-20 years. This facility is a verified Level One pediatric trauma center and a tertiary care facility, receiving referrals from across the state. We are proud recipients of the Lantern Award for nursing excellence.

Our state-of-the-art department features 41 pediatric emergency beds, including a 6-bed observation unit, all located within the new children’s hospital. CES nurses work collaboratively with board-certified pediatric emergency medicine faculty and pediatric residents, providing expert family-centered care to over 40,000 children annually. These patients present with a wide range of acuities, from minor injuries to critical illnesses.

The department actively supports its nurses by offering financial assistance for ENPC, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and CPEN certifications. New hires benefit from an in-depth orientation and ongoing continuing education opportunities.

Graduate Nurse Internship Program

This position is an approximate six-month total interval-spaced internship program specifically designed to prepare new Graduate Nurses for an RN position within Children’s Emergency Services (CES). The orientation combines classroom instruction with precepted clinical experience. A two-year commitment to CES is required upon successful completion of the internship program. During the internship, Graduate Nurses may be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts depending on preceptor availability. Final shift assignments will be determined after the successful completion of the internship.

Important Note: The candidate must be able to start the Internship on July 9, 2026.

Mission Statement – Michigan Medicine

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. We also strive for leadership in Michigan, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and encompasses three critical components: patient care, education, and research, all designed to enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine stands as one of the largest healthcare complexes globally, recognized for numerous groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the U-M Medical School opened in 1850. Comprising over 26,000 employees, our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding professionals in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. Every individual here, in some capacity, contributes to advancing this world-class institution. Join Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits You Can Look Forward To

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 opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

This is a fast-paced, challenging position within an academic environment, fully committed to maintaining EXCELLENCE in family-centered pediatric emergency care.

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Providing safe and efficient nursing care to children of all ages and pediatric specialties experiencing emergent or urgent situations.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the pediatric emergency patient.
• Delivering Patient & Family Centered Care through collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to meet the complex care requirements of the emergency pediatric population.
• Demonstrating competence in the implementation of technical skills required for the care of the pediatric emergency patient, adhering to UMHS policies, procedures, and standards.
• Exhibiting critical thinking skills as evidenced by the utilization of a rapid decision-making process in emergency situations.
• Demonstrating full compliance with documentation practices while providing pediatric emergency care.
• Assuming leadership responsibilities in teamwork and pediatric patient care delivery.
• Demonstrating awareness of the importance of research and evidence-based practice in the care of the emergency pediatric patient.
• Identifying and assuming responsibility for one’s own learning needs.
• Actively participating in quality improvement projects and initiatives related to the care of the pediatric emergency patient.

Nursing Specific Information

This UMPNC RN posting is at Nursing Framework LEVEL C. Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at the time of hire (levels range from A to F). Internship candidates will have a 5% pay rate deduction during the Internship, as per the UMPNC contract.

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate to be interviewed and considered. The posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. For questions or assistance with nursing opportunities, please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited BSN program.
• Candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or newly licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse, and must not have yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individual start date for those hired as a Graduate Nurse.
• Successful candidate must obtain ACLS and PALS during orientation and obtain Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification within 6 months post-orientation to maintain the position. These certifications will be obtained through UMHS Emergency Department.
• Must be able to start the Internship on July 9, 2026.

NOTE: To be considered, applicants must have met or will have met all required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED: (for Both Internal & External Applicants) You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are desired.
• Experience as an Emergency Department, ICU Tech, or a Paramedic is desired.
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher is desired.

Work Schedule

• Hours per week: 40
• Shift: 8 & 12-hour shifts, to be determined at the end of the internship; two of four weekends per four-week scheduling period.
• Location: Mott Children’s Hospital – Children’s Emergency Services.

All new employees will be expected to float to designated unit(s) during times of low census.

Modes of Work

Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work 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. Learn more about the work modes.

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.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.