Graduate Nurse Internship – Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)

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Job Title: Graduate Nurse Internship – Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)

Job Summary & Program Overview

This position offers a 6-month internship program specifically designed to prepare a new Graduate Nurse for an RN position in the Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU). The comprehensive orientation includes a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on, precepted clinical experience.

• Post-Internship Commitment: A two-year commitment to the PCTU is required upon successful completion of the 6-month internship program.
• Workload Commitment: Minimum of 36 hours per week after the internship.
• Shift Assignment (Post-Internship): Shift assignment will be Nights, 8 and 12-hour shifts.
• Mandatory Start Date: March 12, 2026

About Michigan Medicine & Our Mission

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, renowned for its groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the U-M Medical School opened in 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 here contributes significantly to advancing this world-class institution.

Our mission is to improve 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. This mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education, and research, which collectively enhance our contribution to society.

About the Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit (PCTU) & Role

The Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit (PCTU) is a 20-bed tertiary care center, serving patients from state, regional, national, and international referrals. The PCTU specializes in the medical and surgical care of infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease.

Our primary goal is the provision of exemplary nursing care, embracing a philosophy of family-centered care that empowers families to actively participate in the decision-making and care of their children.

As a PCTU nurse, you will care for patients in a technology-intensive environment, utilizing advanced equipment such as ECMO, CRRT, and VAD’s. You will be required to perform complex physiologic patient assessments in a high-intensity environment for high-acuity patients with rapidly changing statuses. Our patients undergo the most progressive surgical and catheterization interventions.

Our nursing staff practices in close partnership with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and fellows, providing individual support and education to families and patients throughout their intensive care unit admission.

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

The 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

Salary & Nursing Framework Details

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

Important Notes:

• Required qualifications must be met by the candidate to be interviewed and considered for the position.
• This 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.
• For questions or assistance with nursing opportunities, please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet all of the following qualifications to be interviewed and considered for this position:

• MUST be able to start on March 12, 2026.
• Must be a Graduate Nurse or Newly Licensed RN who has not previously practiced as an RN.
• Applicant must have successfully completed an accredited BSN.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individual start date.
• PALS certification is required (or within six (6) months of date of hire) or MUST be completed prior to the end of the probationary period.

RESUME REQUIRED: You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Student nurse clinical experience in a PCTU.
• Experience as an extern or ICU tech in a PCTU.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem-solving skills, as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references.
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Work Schedule & Location

• Hours per week: 36
• Shift/Hours/Days: Night shift, 8 & 12-hour shifts; Monday through Friday and rotating weekends.
• Location: Mott Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)
• Floating: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

Work Modes Information

Positions 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.

Additional Information: Unit Culture & Values (Congenital Heart Center)

At the University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Congenital Heart Center (CHC), our multidisciplinary team, inclusive of patients and families, is committed to advancing excellence in medicine and serving humanity through the practice of our core values: Transparency, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Positive Intent.

Each team member is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the partnerships we build with patients, families, and each respective team member. The CHC is dedicated to working with our patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of healthcare.

Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Congenital Heart Center’s philosophy and culture: http://umhealth.me/joinchcteam

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.