REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Graduate Nurse Internship- 12W/12E/11W)
This position is a 12-week internship program which prepares the new Graduate Nurse for a Registered Nurse position on a general care pediatric unit. Orientation includes a combination of educational sessions and precepted bedside clinical experience. A two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 FTR) is required for candidates hired through the internship program. This internship is a joint venture between 12 West, 11 West, and 12 East. During the interview process, unit selection will occur. Education will be provided in a group and unit-based settings. Precepted bedside experience will occur on the onboarding unit.
This posting will be used to hire a graduate nurse internship position in pediatric general care units. Internship cohort will 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:
12 West Mott is a 32-bed pediatric medical-surgical unit, with an age range from infant to young adult. The primary services include orthopedic surgery, trauma, rehabilitation, nephrology, urology, kidney transplant, neurology, neurosurgery, and endocrinology. Up to 10 beds on the unit can be utilized to for the care of stable pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
11 West is a 32-bed unit that is part of the Michigan Congenital Heart Center, including up to 12 moderate care beds for patients requiring closer monitoring and observation. We provide family centered care to pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery patients ranging in age from newborn to young adult.
12 East is a 32-bed Pediatric Acute Care Unit that provides comprehensive care with a primary focus on gastrointestinal (GI), pulmonary, pediatric surgery, pediatric burn, and neonatal populations. Our diverse atmosphere relies heavily on an energetic, team-oriented environment, which helps us achieve numerous accolades while ensuring we work closely with our patients and families to promote family-centered care. Our "fish" philosophy keeps us grounded and committed to being there for each other.
Required Qualifications:
- The candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or a 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.
Preferred 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
Salary & Nursing Framework Level: This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C. Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire. Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F. Internship candidates will have a 5% payrate deduction while in the Internship per the UMPNC contract.
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: 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.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
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