Job Summary

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR).  The specific Cluster is the Pediatric Acute Care. 
This cluster services the following units:
7 East: Pediatric Cancer Unit
11-West, Pediatric Michigan Congenital Heart Unit
12 East, Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
12 West, Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit

**BASE RATE & SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS FOR CSR STAFF NURSE TEMPS**

Wage: $45.00/hr base rate
Evening Shift Differential is $5.00 per hour 
Night Shift Differential is $ 3.00 per hour
Weekend Differential is $5.00 per hour

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Provide nursing care to a variety of patients, across a wide range of Pediatric Medical and Surgical Specialties ages infant to young adult. 
Pediatric Medical and Surgical Specialties include: Hematology, Oncology, Cardiology, Thoracic Surgery, Trauma, Nephrology, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, Pulmonary,  Infectious Disease, Liver Transplant, Genetics, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery. 
Family centered care is provided through collaboration with health care team members.

Michigan Medicine has been named the #1 hospital system in Michigan by US World News and Report of top hospitals for 2024-25!  We are also very proud to have received our second Magnet designation in 2022!

This posting replaces 1 position from #248483

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level. These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union.

Required Qualifications*

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Two (2) or more years recent RN experience in the specialty of Pediatrics.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): 
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

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.

Desired Qualifications*

• BSN preferred
• Broad range of Pediatric experience
• Experience as a float RN
• Demonstrated flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated positive verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated positive attitude
• Demonstrated team player skills
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability.
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem solving skills within all levels of the health care team, as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame.
• Experience floating to multiple units -Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospital nursing policies and practice.
• Demonstrates participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results.
• Experience with family centered care philosophy
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and Groupwise

Work Schedule

*Commitment is 36 hours per 4 week scheduling block*
12 hr shifts are available, based on the cluster staffing needs
Location: Central Staffing Resource, Pediatric Acute Care cluster (FLOAT)
Mott Children's Hospital

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This temporary position may meet eligibility requirements for health care benefits.

Additional Information

TEMPORARY FLOAT NURSE GUIDELINES
1).  All CSR employees are required to attend an annual educational Blitz to complete required 
      UM mandatories and compentencies (BCLS every 2 yrs, Cardiac Arrest and maintain all  
      other applicable certifications)
2).  Temporary Float Nurses are expected to work all shifts requested unless no work is 
       available. It is the intention that all Temps will float to all units within the cluster speciality.   
3).  A Temporary Nurse should work 36 hours per 4 week schedule block. 
4.)  Temporary Nurses in the CSR Clusters are NOT required to work weekends or holidays.
5).  Temporary Nurses will participate in a streamlined, onboarding/orientation
       program.  However, the progression of orientation will be dependent upon clinical
       competency, staffing needs of the individual units, and the number of hours worked by the
       Temporary RN.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.   

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.