Registered Nurse – University Hospital-Operating Room Internship

Job Description

About the Job: Registered Nurse – University Hospital-Operating Room Internship

This is a “multiple-fill” job opening. A total of four (4) Full-Time, Registered Nurses will be hired to fill this position, with identical hours and shifts for all hires. The anticipated start date for this internship is May 2026.

How to Apply

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position. All applicants selected to interview will complete a 1/2 day unpaid observation in the UH-OR. The UH-OR internship requires a two-year commitment to working in the UH-OR.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves 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 our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and 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 person here helps to advance this world-class institution, working to become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits Can You 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

The 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

Responsibilities*

University Hospital-Operating Room Internship

This is a six-month operating room orientation program, offering a valuable and unique career opportunity for graduate nurses/registered nurses. This educational program teaches a wide range of skills and knowledge, preparing the intern for their new role as a perioperative nurse. The internship program is conducted in a classroom, laboratory, and patient care setting.

The internship position is 40 hours per week and includes Day/Evening shifts, with call and weekend/holiday obligations.

Nursing Specific Info

This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C. Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at the time of hire. Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. The posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities, please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

• Current Michigan RN license for all candidates that have passed the NCLEX.
  • GN applicants will be considered for this position. The selected Graduate Nurse candidate will have 45 days from date of hire to successfully pass the NCLEX for Michigan RN licensure.
• Call commitment with 30-minute response time.
• In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications*

• BSN
• Operating Room experience.
• A satisfactory attendance record proven by employment references.
• Ability to work with a non-responsive patient population.
• Demonstrated ability to handle stress, conflict, and resolution.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as a team member.

Work Schedule

• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Shift: Day/Evening rotation with call and weekend/holiday obligations.
• Location: University Hospital-Operating Room
• All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode 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.