Graduate Nurse Internship – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Job Description

This position is a 12-week internship program designed to prepare new Graduate Nurses for a Registered Nurse position on a general care pediatric unit. The orientation comprehensively combines educational sessions with precepted bedside clinical experience.

A commitment of two (2) years with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 FTR) is required for candidates hired through this internship program. Education will be delivered in both group and unit-based settings, while precepted bedside experience will take place on the onboarding unit.

This specific posting is for two Graduate Nurse internship positions within the pediatric Hematology/Oncology unit, with a planned start date in Summer of 2026.

Flexibility will be available, allowing hours to range from 32-40 per week.

Unit Description: 7 East Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

The 7 East unit cares for a diverse patient population, ranging in age from newborn to young adulthood. Diagnoses include a wide spectrum of hematological disorders, such as chronic granulomatous disease and sickle cell anemia, as well as oncological disorders like leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors.

7 East also hosts Mott’s Bone Marrow Transplant program, performing 40-50 autologous, cord, allogeneic, and unrelated transplants annually. This is a 32-bed unit, featuring all HEPA-filtered private rooms and some positive pressure rooms, designed to protect our immunocompromised patients.

Expectations of the Position

Requirements of the Commission on Cancer Certification must be met within the triannual certification window, proportionate to hire or transfer to the oncology area. Specific details will be provided by leadership.

Michigan Medicine Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine strives 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. Our mission is guided by Strategic Principles and comprises three critical components: patient care, education, and research, which collectively 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 opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. With 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 way, great or small, contributes to advancing this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits & Compensation

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Hourly Wage for Registered Nurses:

• Range: $41.78 – $64.81 per 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 with immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no-cost Continuing Education (CEs) and professional development for advancement

Nursing Specific Information

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.

Important: 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.

For questions regarding this posting or assistance with nursing opportunities, please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications

• 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 in Summer of 2026.
• This position requires standing, walking, positioning, pulling, and lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.

Note: 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.

RESUME REQUIRED: For both internal and external applicants, you must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as an Extern or Inpatient Tech, with a preference for Pediatrics experience.
• 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.

Work Schedule

• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 50%
• Location: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital – 7 East Mott

Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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. 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 (MNA) and the U-M Professional Nurse Council (UMPNC) union. This agreement 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. A third-party administrator may be used to conduct background screenings, which 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.