REGISTERED NURSE - CRNA Internship - $30,000 Sign-on bonus

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Exceptional CRNA Opportunity with Newly Enhanced Compensation and Incentives

Michigan Medicine is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to join our nationally recognized anesthesia care team. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice at one of the country?s leading academic medical centers while working alongside world-class physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
 

New Compensation and Incentive Highlights
 

Market Wage Adjustment
CRNA annual salaries have been adjusted to remain highly competitive in today?s market:

Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81 / hour (based on RN experience)
Once the Intern transitions to a new graduate staff CRNA by meeting criteria detailed in Required Qualifications section, pay will be adjusted based on collective bargaining agreement (CBA). 

CRNA Salary: (Less than 1 year of CRNA experience) Full Time Rate: $298,777.45 annually 

Final compensation is based on applicable appointment details, FTE, institutional guidelines, and any governing policies or agreements.

$30,000 CRNA Sign-On Bonus
Newly hired CRNAs are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus, prorated by FTE, in exchange for a two-year commitment.

Relocation Assistance Available
Newly hired CRNAs may be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in relocation assistance to support their move to Michigan Medicine.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine 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*

During internship:

All duties and responsibilities are performed under the direct supervision of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provider within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) until certification and credentialing are successfully completed. Work collaboratively in a team environment. Collaborate with CRNA to prepare preoperative assessments including health histories and physical examinations. Develop the Anesthesia Care Plan with the CRNA and Anesthesiologist. Contribute to appropriate perioperative anesthesia care. Contribute to and monitor appropriate patient records including quality assurance documentation. Contribute to postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies.  Participate in ongoing projects.  Support perioperative providers as appropriate. Other duties or projects as assigned.  Function in accordance with all institutional policies and guidelines. This position involves radiation exposure and the requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  Must be able to fulfill required weekday, weekend and holiday obligations.  Must be self-directed, reliable, demonstrate initiative and motivation to work independently, and exhibit excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 

Once credentialing and privileging have been achieved:

Provide anesthesia and anesthesia related care to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic and/or surgical procedures to all patients regardless of age under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist, working collaboratively in a team environment. Prepare preoperative assessments including health histories and physical examinations.  Develop the Anesthesia Care Plan with the anesthesiologist. Initiate and maintain appropriate perioperative anesthesia care. Maintain appropriate patient records including quality assurance documentation. Complete postoperative evaluations in accordance with department policies. Participate in ongoing projects. Support perioperative providers. Other duties or projects as assigned.  Function in accordance with all institutional policies and guidelines. Maintain licensure, certification, credentialing, and current BLS and ACLS or PALS status at all times.  This position requires radiation exposure and the requirement to wear the appropriate (PPE) personal protective equipment. Must be able to fulfill required weekday, weekend and holiday obligations. Must be self-directed, reliable, demonstrate initiative and motivation to work independently, and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 

Required Qualifications*

Intern Required Qualifications*

• Current and accurate resume and application must be completed.
  • Minimum of a Master degree with graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program on or before 06/01/2027.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Current ACLS and BLS certification.
• Ability to wear appropriate (PPE) personal protective equipment including but not limited to lead vests and aprons, powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) and N-95 masks.

Required Qualifications to progress to New Graduate CRNA*

This is a preparatory position for a Michigan Medicine staff CRNA.  An Intern will be transitioned to a credentialed and privileged new graduate staff CRNA position if all the following criteria have been met by the Intern:

• Successful completion of the National Certification Exam (NCE) - within 45 days of graduating from an accredited CRNA program. 
  • Failure to successfully complete and pass NCE exam within 45 days of graduating from an accredited CRNA program, will result in termination of Intern position and will not progress to staff CRNA position.
    • The candidate is eligible to apply for other positions for which they are qualified (e.g. RN).
• Michigan Nurse Anesthetist Specialty certification documentation initiated and provided as soon as possible following successful completion of the NCE
• Successful completion of credentialing and privileging process through Michigan Medicine
• Satisfactory performance in the Intern role

RN Intern title will be changed to new graduate staff CRNA and pay adjusted based on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) following confirmation of meeting all criteria above.

Once the Intern transitions to a new graduate staff CRNA, they will begin a 6-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of probation, the seniority accrued will begin with the original date of hire as an Intern.  Internal hires are exempt from the probationary period.

An Intern can only remain in this position for up to 6 months. Failure to secure other Michigan Medicine employment by 6 months in the position will result in termination of employment.

Must maintain Michigan Registered Nurse licensure, specialty certification, credentialing, privileging, and current ACLS and BLS certifications. 

Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.  Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. 

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

Desired Qualifications*

• Scheduled date for National Certification Exam secured.
• Five years of adult ICU nursing experience.
• Demonstration of appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
• Doctoral degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program in the next 4 months.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81 / hour (based on RN experience)
Once the Intern transitions to a new graduate staff CRNA by meeting criteria detailed in Required Qualifications section, pay will be adjusted based on collective bargaining agreement (CBA). 

CRNA Salary: (Less than 1 year of CRNA experience) Full Time Rate: $298,777.45 annually 

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• $2,500 Annual Professional Development Funds
• Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Nursing Specific Info

Intern required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be fully considered and interviewed for the position. Progression to a New Graduate CRNA status is contingent upon satisfaction of all required qualifications. 

This posting has nine (9) open positions and is eligible for Employee Referral Program bonus. If you are being referred by a Michigan Medicine employee to apply to this posting, please ensure the employee has completed the referral form BEFORE you submit your application. 

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

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.

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Shift Requirements: 

Day/Evening/Night rotation; with other requirements as follows:

• Weekday, Weekends, and holidays.
• Variable shift start times and shift lengths. 
• Weekday call obligations.
• Weekend and holiday call obligations.

Union Affiliation

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.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine 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.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan please visit www.UMnursing.org.

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.