Registered Nurse​/Graduate Nurse - Critical Care Residency Program

Overview

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nurse Residency Program. Requisition #: 57088. Total hours per week: [not specified]. Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, deeply rooted in the communities we serve.

We are committed to ongoing growth and development and offer a Critical Care Residency Program for new graduates to explore working in the ICU and cardiac critical care units, with pathways to additional professional opportunities after the 12-month residency.

Highlights include a combination of clinical and didactic training with hands-on experience, in-person critical care didactic training, high-fidelity skills labs and simulations, EKG training, case studies, and numerous clinical and critical-thinking experiences.

First Round Interview: A recruiter will reach out for a preliminary phone interview to learn about your interest in the position. Second Round Interview:
Panel interview with unit managers and residency team. Interviews start in September 2025 for the February 2026 cohort. In-person interviews are strongly encouraged for the second round. Further details will be shared upon application.

Application process (two parts):

• Complete and submit an application on this requisition.
• Submit your professional portfolio to Kerri Seach at  after you have formally applied to the position. PDF or Word document attachments are preferred. Your portfolio should include:

• Cover letter: introduce yourself and your goals.
• Resume: include all education and experience, including dates; a list of clinical rotations is helpful.
• Clinical narrative:
  Written statement of actual nursing practice, describing how you provided care to a patient or family member.
• Letter of Recommendation:
  One letter.

• Save your documents with file names formatted as:
  Last Name, First Initial Cover Letter;
  Last Name, First Initial Resume.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Graduate nurses and new RNs are accepted; if starting as an RN, share proof of MI RN license.
• For those hired into an RN position after January 1, 2015, it is required to obtain a BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Medication delivery and narcotics counting or witnessing waste may not be done until RN licensure is obtained (if practicing as a GN).
• Experience in the clinical area of application is desirable.

• Balance – recreation opportunities in northern Michigan.
• Opportunity – growth across the healthcare system.
• Flexibility – career can adapt as life changes.
• Teamwork – a collaborative environment.

• Early hire or sign-on bonus up to $10,000*
• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days in the first year)
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Wellness plans, employee assistance program, and employee discounts

* Terms and conditions apply

About Traverse City, Michigan:
Traverse City is a coastal city with award-winning schools, a community college, year-round recreation, and vibrant cultural opportunities.