GRADUATE NURSE (GN Internship: Cardiovascular Center- CVC 5, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)

This position is a 6-month internship program which prepares the new Graduate Nurse for a Registered Nurse Position in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 5 (CVICU 5). Orientation includes a combination of classroom and precepted bedside clinical experience. A two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 36 hours per week (0.9 FTR) to the CVC5 ICU is required after the completion of the four (6) month internship program. The initial 6 months will rotate day and night shifts to meet orientation and learning needs. Shift assignment to night shift upon completion of internship. Scheduled paid time off (PTO) will not be granted during the internship program.

This posting will be used to hire graduate nurse internship positions in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU 5). The position will have a start date in August 2026.

The Cardiovascular ICU (CVC 5) is a 10-bed adult intensive care unit caring for patients who have recently undergone cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery. This unit specializes in coronary artery bypass, heart and lung transplantation, heart valve repair, ventricular assist devices and esophageal procedures as well as carotid re-vascularization and aneurysm repairs. Staff members collaborate with the Advanced Practice Team and are involved with patient/family conferences, patient care rounds, and referrals. Perform Charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Assist in research studies and quality assurance activities.

• 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 no later than 45 days from the individual start date, for those hired as a Graduate Nurse.
• Must be able to start internship in August, 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 (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• BSN preferred
• Patient Care Tech experience in CVICU
• Student Nurse experience in CVICU
• ACLS