"REGISTERED NURSE: University Hospital (Adult Emergency Services Graduate Nurse Internship)"

This is a "multiple-fill" job opening:
A total of ten (10) Graduate Nurse/Newly Licensed Registered Nurses will be hired to fill this job opening.

Hours & shifts are identical for both hires.
(see below for work schedule detail)

The University of Michigan, regionally and nationally known for its commitment to providing high quality, family-centered patient care seeks bachelor's prepared Graduate Nurses for our Adult Emergency Services Internship program, starting June 4th, 2026. The UM Adult ED is a Level 1 Trauma Center with over 80,000 visits per year, providing a fast paced and exciting work environment. Our nurses serve as integral members of a multidisciplinary team providing care for adult patients in a variety of treatment areas.

This is a four (4)  to six (6)  month internship program which prepares Graduate Nurses for a Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Department. Orientation includes a combination of classroom and precepted clinical experience. A two (2) year commitment to the department is required after completion of orientation program. The initial four (4) to six (6) months will rotate day, evening, and night shifts. Shift assignment will occur after successful completion of internship.  During the Internship, the candidate will have a 5% pay rate deduction until completion of the orientation program.

The University of Michigan Health is a Magnet recognized hospital. We have recently been named #1 hospital in Michigan by US News and World Report for 2025-26!!

The candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or newly licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan, who has not yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.

Candidate must have successfully completed an accredited BSN or ADN nursing program

Successful completion of NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individuals start date.

Successful candidate must obtain the following certifications thru the UMHS Emergency Department:

1.   Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification during orientation
2. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months post orientation to maintain position
3. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within six (6) months post orientation to maintain position.

Must be available to start GN Internship on June 4th 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.

BSN preferred

Excellent interpersonal communication skills are desired.

Experience in an Emergency Department, ICU, or as a Paramedic is desired.

Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred

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.

Graduate Nurse Internship positions will take a 5% reduction in the payrate until completion of Orientation.

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Hours Per Week: 36 hrs, 8 & 12 hr variable shifts
Shift/Hrs/Days: Permanent shift to be determined at the end of the Internship
Location: Adult Emergency Department, Graduate Nurse Internship

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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 contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.