Graduate Nurse Internship Program

Job Description

Job Summary

This is a 12-week Graduate Nurse Internship Program specifically designed to prepare new Graduate Nurses for a Registered Nurse (RN) position on a general care pediatric unit. The program features a comprehensive orientation, combining educational sessions with precepted bedside clinical experience.

Upon successful completion and hiring through the internship program, candidates are required to commit to a two (2) year employment with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 FTR). This internship is a collaborative effort between 12 West, 11 West, and 12 East, with unit selection occurring during the interview process. Education will be provided in both group and unit-based settings, while precepted bedside experience will take place on the onboarding unit.

This posting is for a graduate nurse internship position within pediatric general care units. The internship cohort is scheduled to have a start date to be determined in July 2026. Flexibility will be available for hours to range from 32-40 hours per week.

Brief Descriptions Of Each Unit Below:

• 12 West Mott: A 32-bed pediatric medical-surgical unit caring for patients from infant to young adult. Primary services include orthopedic surgery, trauma, rehabilitation, nephrology, urology, kidney transplant, neurology, neurosurgery, and endocrinology. Up to 10 beds can accommodate stable pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
• 11 West: A 32-bed unit within the Michigan Congenital Heart Center, featuring up to 12 moderate care beds for patients needing closer monitoring. This unit provides family-centered care to pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery patients, ranging from newborns to young adults.
• 12 East: A 32-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit delivering comprehensive care with a primary focus on gastrointestinal (GI), pulmonary, pediatric surgery, pediatric burn, and neonatal populations. Known for its energetic, team-oriented environment and commitment to family-centered care.

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 healthcare complexes in the world, renowned for groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the U-M Medical School’s opening 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 contributes to advancing this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and 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
• 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

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 (levels range from A to F). Internship candidates will have a 5% payrate deduction while in the Internship 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.

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*

• 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 at the identified start date in July 2026.
• This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/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: You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience as an Extern or Inpatient Tech, Pediatrics Preferred.
• 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 or Evenings
• Up to 50% weekend requirement
• Location: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
• Must be able to start in July 2026.
• 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 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.