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

Job Description

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

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

Michigan Medicine – Mott Children’s Hospital

### Job Summary

This exceptional 6-month internship program is meticulously designed to prepare a new Graduate Nurse for a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse (RN) within the highly specialized Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU). The program features a comprehensive orientation that blends classroom instruction with extensive precepted clinical experience, ensuring a robust foundation for critical care nursing.

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

A critical start date for these positions is March 12, 2026.

### About Michigan Medicine & Our Mission

Michigan Medicine stands as one of the largest and most distinguished healthcare complexes globally, renowned for its groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the U-M Medical School’s inception in 1850. With over 26,000 dedicated employees, our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding individuals to foster one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.

Our mission is to enhance the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in:
• Education
• Patient Care
• Community Service
• Research and Technology Development
• Leadership activities in Michigan, nationally, and internationally.

### Responsibilities & About the Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)

The Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit (PCTU) at Mott Children’s Hospital is a state-of-the-art 20-bed tertiary care center. We proudly serve a diverse patient population, receiving referrals from across the state, region, nation, and even internationally. The PCTU specializes in the medical and surgical care of infants, children, adolescents, and adults grappling with congenital and acquired heart disease.

Our unwavering goal is the provision of exemplary nursing care, underpinned by a philosophy of family-centered care. We actively empower families to participate in the decision-making and care processes for their children, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a PCTU nurse, you will operate in a technology-intensive environment, managing complex equipment such as:
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• VADs (Ventricular Assist Devices)

You will be required to perform complex physiologic patient assessments in a high-intensity setting, caring for high-acuity patients with rapidly changing statuses. Our patients undergo the most progressive surgical and catheterization interventions available. Our nursing staff collaborate closely and effectively with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and fellows, providing crucial individual support and education to both families and patients throughout their intensive care unit admission.

### Benefits & Compensation

Nursing at Michigan Medicine offers a highly competitive salary complemented by an outstanding benefits package:

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

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 opportunities for career advancement

Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is initially set at Nursing Framework LEVEL C. The actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and corresponding salary will be determined at the time of hire, with levels ranging from A to F based on experience and qualifications.

### Required Qualifications•
To be considered for an interview and this position, candidates MUST meet the following qualifications:

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

RESUME REQUIRED: A complete and accurate resume must be attached to be fully considered for this position.

### Desired Qualifications•
Candidates possessing the following attributes are highly encouraged to apply and will be considered favorably:

• Student nurse clinical experience in a Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU).
• Experience as an extern or ICU technician in a PCTU setting.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and organized individual.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth and development.
• 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 hours
• Shift/Hours/Days: Primarily Night shift, involving both 8 and 12-hour shifts. This includes working 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 designated unit(s) during times of low census.

### Additional Information

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

Every team member is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction, they 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 collaboratively to deliver the safest and highest quality of healthcare. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Congenital Heart Center’s philosophy and culture by visiting: [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 governs all 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. This process complies with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO Statement: The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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