Registered NURSE; Mott Childrens Hospital- Graduate Nurse Internship

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, which together enhance our contribution to society.

The Internship is a 12‑week program designed to prepare a graduate nurse for a registered nurse position in a general care pediatric unit (GroupB
12 West Mott). The unit is a 32‑bed pediatric medical‑surgical unit caring for infants to young adults, with services in orthopedic surgery, trauma, rehabilitation, nephrology, urology, kidney transplant, neurology, neurosurgery, and endocrinology. Up to 10 beds can be utilized for stable pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation. The program includes educational sessions and precepted bedside clinical experience. Candidates must commit for a minimum of 30 hours per week (0.75 FTR) for a two‑year period after completing the internship.

Start date:

October 8, 2026.

Hours:

32‑40 per week.

• Graduate nurse or newly licensed registered nurse in the state of Michigan with no previous registered nurse practice.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX prior to the internship start date.
• Ability to start on October 8, 2026.
• Readiness to perform standing, walking, positioning, pulling, and lifting of heavy patients and objects for extended periods.

Resume required for both internal and external applicants.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Initiative in seeking professional growth.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Demonstrated communication and problem‑solving skills as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing, and references.

Nursing at Michigan offers competitive salary and benefits.

• Hourly range for Registered Nurses: $41.78‑$64.81 per hour.
• Shift differentials:
  Evening $3.00, Night $4.00, Day weekend $2.90, Evening weekend $5.90, Night weekend $6.90, Charge Nurse $1.00 per hour.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 2:1 retirement match; paid time off; tuition and certification support; professional development opportunities.

Level

C. Salary will be determined ernship candidates will have a 5% pay rate deduction during the internship. Nursing framework levels range from Level A to Level

F.

Hours per week: 32.

Shift: Nights, up to 50% weekend.

Location:

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U‑M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U‑M Professional Nurse Council union.

Background screening and pre‑employment drug testing are conducted upon offer acceptance, in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.