Mission Statement
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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 Intensive Care.
This cluster services the following units:
- 8 West: Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- 10 East: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- 10 West: Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)
- 11W Moderate Care, Congenital Heart 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
Responsibilities*
Provide safe nursing care to a variety of patients, ages infant to young adult. Floating among the Pediatric Critical Care units (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU), and Brandon (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), 11W Congenital Heart Unit, Moderate Care, is expected.
The need to function and have the knowledge to work with multiple pediatric specialties is expected.
The ability to work with various central venous lines and the knowledge to administer specialized intravenous (IV) medication drips and dosages will be an expectation.
These patients often require ventilatory support and hemodynamic monitoring.
Family centered care is provided through collaboration with all members of the health care team in order to meet the complex care requirements of the highly specialized pediatric population.
Michigan Medicine has been named the #1 hospital system in Michigan by the US World News and Report of top hospitals for 2023-24! We are also very proud to have received our second Magnet designation in 2022!
This posting replaces #232083
Required Qualifications*
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Two (2) years of recent Pediatric ICU (PICU) or Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic ICU (PCTU) RN experience.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
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.
Desired Qualifications*
Recent experience in Pediatric or Neonatal Critical Care.
Experience as a float RN in a pediatric ICU hospital setting.
NRP Certification
Experience as a float RN or Tech
Knowledge of the University of Michigan Health Systems nursing policies and practice.
Demonstrated team player skills.
Experience with family centered care philosophy
Takes initiative in seeking professional growth
.
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.
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
*Commitment is 48 hours per 4 week scheduling block*
12 hour blocks are available based on the staffing needs of the cluster
Location: Central Staffing Resource, Pediatric Critical Care Cluster (FLOAT)
Mott Children's Hospital
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 48 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.
U-M EEO Statement
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.