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

Job Description

Here is a detailed and enriched job description for the Graduate Nurse Internship in the Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit at Michigan Medicine:

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

Job Summary

This is a 6-month internship program specifically designed to prepare new Graduate Nurses for an RN position within the challenging and rewarding Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU). The comprehensive orientation includes a combination of classroom instruction and precepted clinical experience.

Upon successful completion of the internship, a two-year commitment with a minimum of 36 hours/week to the PCTU is required. Shift assignments will primarily be Nights, consisting of both 8 and 12-hour shifts.

Important Start Date: These positions will have a mandatory start date of March 12, 2026.

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. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and focuses on three critical components: patient care, education, and research, which together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

The Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit (PCTU) is a 20-bed tertiary care center, serving patients referred from state, regional, national, and international locations. Our specialization lies in the medical and surgical care of infants, children, adolescents, and even adults presenting 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.

PCTU nurses operate in a technology-intensive environment, utilizing advanced equipment such as ECMO, CRRT, and VAD’s. Key responsibilities include:
• Performing complex physiologic patient assessments in a high-intensity environment.
• Managing high acuity patients with rapidly changing statuses.
• Caring for patients undergoing the most progressive surgical and catheterization interventions.
• Practicing in close partnership with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and fellows.
• Providing individualized support and education to families and patients throughout their intensive care unit admission.

Nursing at Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine stands as one of the largest healthcare complexes globally, renowned for its groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since 1850. Comprising over 26,000 employees, our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding individuals in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to establish one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. Every individual contributes to advancing this world-class institution.

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 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.

Nursing Framework Level

This UMPNC RN posting is initially 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.

*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.•

Required Qualifications*

NOTE: Required qualifications MUST be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for this position.

• MUST be able to start on March 12, 2026.
• Graduate Nurse or a Newly Licensed RN who has not yet 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 obtained within six (6) months of date of hire) OR MUST be completed prior to the end of the probationary period.
• A complete and accurate resume is REQUIRED for both internal and external applicants 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

• Hours per week: 36
• Shift/Hours/Days: Night shift, with a combination of 8 & 12-hour shifts; working Monday through Friday and rotating weekends.
• Location: Mott Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)
• Note: 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.

Additional Information: Congenital Heart Center Culture

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 health care. 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](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.