You can learn a lot about Nursing at Michigan by spending time reviewing our website, www.umnursing.org. Additionally, our nurse recruiters are always happy to talk with you about what it is like to be a nurse at the University of Michigan Health System, because they are all experienced Registered Nurses. So, visit our website and contact us  to discuss any additional questions you may have.

We know how important it is to find your ‘right-fit’ position within an organization. Our website contains a whole section dedicated specifically to explaining the numerous nursing specialties available at UMHS. Our nurse recruiters are also happy to talk with you about your interests and to help you find the ‘right-fit’. Feel free to contact us  directly to learn more.

Our job postings contain detailed information about our positions, as well as the required and desired qualifications.

Start by performing a job search based on your interests and skills. But as always, feel free to contact us regarding specific nursing positions if you have additional questions or would like to talk with a nurse recruiter.

Your level of interaction with Nurse Recruitment & Retention will depend upon your individual needs and questions. All applicants will receive an informational e-mail from Nurse Recruitment & Retention within 72 hours of us receiving your application. However, please feel free to contact us if you require additional information.

One of the easiest ways to learn more about UMHS in general is to visit our website. If you still have questions, feel free to contact Nurse Recruitment & Retention for more information, or answers to specific questions.

Once you have submitted your online application, your information will be available to the hiring manager and Nurse Recruitment & Retention. You will receive an informative confirmation email from Nurse Recruitment and Retention within 24-72 hours.

You will also be assigned to a Nurse Recruiter who will be available to you throughout your hiring experience with UMHS. You determine how much or how little you wish to work with a Nurse Recruiter. We encourage you to contact us so that you may develop a relationship with your Nurse Recruiter, and have your questions answered.

It is not unusual for the selection process to take several weeks due to the high volume of applicants and the overall hiring process. We realize this can be difficult when you are trying to secure a position, so don’t hesitate to contact Nurse Recruitment & Retention for updates on the status of the hiring for a position.

For complete details about all of the benefits of working with UMHS, including time-off and holidays observed, visit the Benefits section of our web site.

You can visit the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council website. You can also discuss this with your Nurse Recruiter, who can also connect you to a UMPNC representative if you have additional questions.

Our Professional Development Framework was developed for nurses by nurses, to support and provide opportunities for individual growth in practice, from novice to expert. For more information, you can also visit the Nurse Recruitment & Retention page of our web site.

UMHS offers many opportunities for graduate nurses. All nursing positions are titled “Registered Nurse” and in the summary of the position, there will be verbiage indicating that graduate nurses are welcome to apply.

When a unit is considering GNs for a position, the posting will include the following language in the ‘Required Qualifications” section: “Current Michigan RN license. Graduate Nurse applicants will be considered. Condition of hire for Graduate Nurses: Selected GN must successfully pass N-CLEX and be licensed as a RN in the state of Michigan no later than 45 days from date of hire.”

For more information on a variety of related topics, please visit the Graduate/Student Nurses section of our web site.

The State of Michigan has a web site for this purpose. Please refer to the licensing information available at http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_27529---,00.html.

Review the posting carefully. It is not necessary to provide a cover letter for most of the Registered Nurse positions but if you choose to do so, please be aware that your cover letter and resume must be loaded as one document. If you have further questions, please contact Nurse Recruitment & Retention

No. Every position generates its own individual candidate pool. In order to be considered for different units, or for multiple opportunities on the same unit, you must apply for each position individually.

Yes. The purpose of the Shadow Program is to give students currently enrolled in a R.N. program, and licensed Registered Nurses considering employment at UMHS, an opportunity to observe and experience UMHS nursing in action.

As a participant in the Shadow Program, you will be set up with a preceptor and observe the procedures and skills performed by a R.N. during a 3-4 hour time period.

If you would like to shadow a unit, or for more information on this program, please visit the Graduate/Student Nurses section of this web site and complete the on line request form.

We do not arrange shadow experience on units to which you have already applied. These shadow experiences are offered by the units as part of the interview process, if you are selected by the manager for an interview.