Temporary Nursing Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Mission Statement
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Job Summary
This job opening is for a Unit-Based Temporary RN position in the SICU (5D).
* 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 University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.
* In addition:
Unit- based temporary employees who have worked 400 hours in a calendar year then become a
Per Diem employee and have an obligation to pay dues or service fees as covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.
* Once the employee meets the 400 hour threshold, they then are a union member for the duration of employment as Per Diem.
Temporary APRN employees and MVC temporary employees are not eligible for Per Diem status.
Responsibilities*
The Surgical Intensive Care unit is a 20 bed adult intensive care unit that cares for patients who have had major surgical procedures and/or are experiencing surgical/medical complications requiring extensive physiologic/hemodynamic monitoring. The SICU admits patients from 20 plus surgical and medical services including GI, liver transplant, ENT, maxillofacial, oncology, ortho, and urology. These patients often present with multi-system failure requiring hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, CRRT (dialysis), parenteral nutrition and fluid and electrolyte replacement. In addition the SICU is a major referral center for adult ECMO/ARDS patients. The SICU also receives overflow patients from the Trauma, Neuro, Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, and Cardiac Intensive Care Units.
Required Qualifications*
*Valid RN Michigan License
*Three (3) years current RN experience in an adult ICU
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*

• CCRN Certification
• BSN Preferred
• ACLS certification

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.
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: To be determined upon hire
Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights, as needed by the unit
Location: UH, 5D SICU
Additional Information
This temporary position may meet eligibility requirements for health care benefits.
Additional Information
PER DIEM/UNIT-BASED TEMPORARY NURSE GUIDELINES
1. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary employee working three or more shifts per scheduling period will be scheduled to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per scheduling period (8 hours = 1 shift). The contractual definition of a weekend applies for Per Diem or unit-based temporary employees.*
Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses who preschedule two or fewer shifts per scheduling period do not have to meet the weekend requirements.
They may add additional UNANTICIPATED SHIFTS ONLY.
2. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurse will be expected to work a portion of scheduled shifts on off shifts (recommended guide: 25%).
3. Managers may establish additional guidelines based upon individual unit scheduling requirements. Therefore, it is recommended that managers and per diem nurses or unit-based temporary meet to discuss specific unit
expectations.
4. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurse will be scheduled to work the number of shifts during holiday weeks that reflects his/her normal scheduling pattern. Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses should be scheduled to work shifts during three out of the six holiday weeks and one of these weeks should be Christmas or New Year's week. (A week is defined as Sunday through Saturday during which the holiday falls).
Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses are to be scheduled after all regular staff are scheduled per contract language.
*Guidelines apply to all Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses regardless of hire date.
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.
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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
280708
Working Title
STAFF NURSE TEMP: 5D
Job Title
STAFF NURSE (TEMP)
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM UH CVC 5D
Posting Begin/End Date
7/27/2026 - 8/02/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Critical Care
Temporary Job Opening