REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Graduate Nurse Internship- 12W)

About the Role

Group B12 West Mott is a 32-bed pediatric medical-surgical unit serving patients from infancy to young adulthood. The unit specializes in orthopedic surgery, trauma, rehabilitation, nephrology, urology, kidney transplant, neurology, neurosurgery, and endocrinology. Up to 10 beds may be used for stable pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation.

This is a 12-week internship program designed to prepare new Graduate Nurses for a Registered Nurse position on a general care pediatric unit. The program combines educational sessions with precepted bedside clinical experience. A two-year commitment with a minimum of 30 hours per week (0.75 FTR) is required for candidates hired through this internship. The internship cohort starts on October 8th, 2026, with flexibility for hours ranging from 32-40 per week.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 12-week internship program, including educational sessions and precepted clinical experience.
• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in a medical-surgical setting, including those requiring mechanical ventilation.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care in specialties such as orthopedics, nephrology, neurology, and more.
• Adhere to unit protocols and Michigan Medicine standards for patient safety and quality care.

Requirements

• Must be a Graduate Nurse or newly licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Must not have practiced as a Registered Nurse prior to the internship.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX prior to the start date of October 8th, 2026.
• Ability to start on the identified start date (October 8th, 2026).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, position, pull, and lift heavy patients/objects for extended periods.
• Resume required for consideration (applies to both internal and external applicants).

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate Nurse or newly licensed Registered Nurse in Michigan.
• Completion of NCLEX prior to internship start date.

Desired

• Experience as a Nurse Extern or Inpatient Tech, preferably in pediatrics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, organized, and demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Initiative in seeking professional growth.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift differentials:
  • Hourly range for Registered Nurses: $41.78–$64.81/hour.
  • Evening Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour.
  • Night Shift Differential: +$4.00/hour.
  • Day Shift Weekend Differential: +$2.90/hour.
  • Evening Shift Weekend Differential: +$5.90/hour.
  • Night Shift Weekend Differential: +$6.90/hour.
  • Charge Nurse Differential: +$1.00/hour.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings with immediate vesting.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off allowances.
• Robust tuition and certification support programs.
• Access to no-cost continuing education (CEs) and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Internship candidates will receive a 5% pay rate deduction during the 12-week internship, per the UMPNC contract. Actual Nursing Framework level (A–F) and salary will be determined at the time of hire.

Schedule

• Hours per week: 32 (flexible up to 40 hours).
• Shift: Nights.
• Up to 50% weekend requirement.
• Location: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
• Start date: October 8th, 2026.

Note: All new employees may be expected to float to designated units during times of low census.