REGISTERED NURSE (Central Staffing Resources, Adult Critical Care Cluster)

How to Apply

This is a "multiple-fill" job opening:
A total of two (2) .9 FTE, Registered Nurses will be hired to fill this job opening.

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

Job Summary

This RN would be part of our Central Staffing Resource Department in the Adult Critical Care Cluster.
This cluster services the following units:
4D: Neuro/ Neurosurgery ICU (NICU)
5D: Surgical ICU (SICU)
6D: Critical Care Medicine Unit (CCMU)
7DN: Cardiac ICU (CICU)
Cardiovascular ICU (CV-ICU)
Trauma-Burn ICU (TBICU)

Responsibilities*

To provide safe and effective nursing care as assigned to patients in each of the six Adult Intensive Care Units. This includes caring for patients in the Trauma Burn, Neurological, Thoracic, Surgical, Medical, and Coronary critical care units. This will include caring for patients with multiple types of illnesses and disease processes that require both physiologic monitoring and intensive nursing care. These patients often require ventilartory support, hemodynamic monitoring with swan ganz catheters, intracranial pressure monitoring, and fluid and electrolyte corrections, parenteral or enteral nutrition and use of multiple cardiac and vasopressive agents. Staff must actively participate as a member of the healthcare team in each of these critical care units. Staff must work closely with patients and families in each area to serve as both the critical care nurse as well as the patient/family advocate.

Required Qualifications*

Must have a current Michigan Registered Nurse License.
Must have 2 or more years experience(in the past three years) in the ICU arena in a Level 1 or 2 hospital as a Registered Nurse.

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

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

Desired Qualifications*

Candidate should demonstrate 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. Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to be accountable and dependable as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies. Experience floating to multiple units helpful. ACLS and CCRN certified. Familiarity with Microsoft office and GroupWise also helpful.

Nursing Specific Info

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 E.


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. 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.

Work Schedule

Hours: 36 hrs per week
Shift: Day/ Night rotation; 12-hour shifts
Location: Central Staffing Resources, Adult ICU Cluster
University Hospital

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.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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