Nurse Resident Jobs in Michigan
Nurse Resident jobs in Michigan are open across Alma, Mount Pleasant, and Saginaw and other Michigan metros, with employers like MyMichigan Health and Trinity Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
Up to $14,000 sign on bonus available to qualified candidates The Graduate Nurse Resident demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. This individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor in a collaborative learning environment to successfully transition into clinical practice. The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is an ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) accredited RN Residency program for new graduate nurses. For casual positions: casual employees have no regularly scheduled work hours, but require an understanding of, and agreement to fulfill, the minimum time commitments of the position for as long as the position is held. These are (if needed) at least 48 hours per month with 24 of those hours worked on weekends, and an annual requirement of 24 hours worked on holidays.
Responsibilities
The Graduate Nurse, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor.
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(30%) Patient Care: Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process: Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments. Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions. Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit-specific competencies. Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor. Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities. Completes orientation. Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor.
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(30%) Communications: Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor. Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.
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(20%) Unit Responsibilities: Maintains clean, safe patient care area. Handles equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper place after its use. Asks questions about its use when necessary. Considers cost in using supplies for patient care. Assists with completing patient census correctly.
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(20%) Personal Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members. Actively participates in quality management and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population. Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information. Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables. Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn. Participates in care conferences as assigned. Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient. Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient. Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately. Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations. Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members. Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care. Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars. Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedure. All other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
BLS - Basic Life Support Required
Equivalent Experience
- Within 1 month of hire or transfer Required
Education
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Comments: Graduate of a RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent) and waiting to take RN State Boards
Education, Experience And Training
Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills. The Graduate Nurse has three months to take and pass the RN State Boards or may be separated from the Graduate Nurse position at the manager’s discretion. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Other Comments
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Summary
Up to $14,000 sign on bonus available to qualified candidates The Graduate Nurse Resident demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. This individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor in a collaborative learning environment to successfully transition into clinical practice. The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is an ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) accredited RN Residency program for new graduate nurses. For casual positions: casual employees have no regularly scheduled work hours, but require an understanding of, and agreement to fulfill, the minimum time commitments of the position for as long as the position is held. These are (if needed) at least 48 hours per month with 24 of those hours worked on weekends, and an annual requirement of 24 hours worked on holidays.
Responsibilities
The Graduate Nurse, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor.
-
(30%) Patient Care: Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process: Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments. Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions. Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit-specific competencies. Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor. Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities. Completes orientation. Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor.
-
(30%) Communications: Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor. Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.
-
(20%) Unit Responsibilities: Maintains clean, safe patient care area. Handles equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper place after its use. Asks questions about its use when necessary. Considers cost in using supplies for patient care. Assists with completing patient census correctly.
-
(20%) Personal Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members. Actively participates in quality management and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population. Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information. Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables. Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn. Participates in care conferences as assigned. Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient. Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient. Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures. Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately. Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations. Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members. Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care. Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars. Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedure. All other duties as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
BLS - Basic Life Support Required
Equivalent Experience
- Within 1 month of hire or transfer Required
Education
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Comments: Graduate of a RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent) and waiting to take RN State Boards
Education, Experience And Training
Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills. The Graduate Nurse has three months to take and pass the RN State Boards or may be separated from the Graduate Nurse position at the manager’s discretion. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Other Comments
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Nurse Resident Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
- MyMichigan Health11
- Trinity Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Insurance1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse resident jobs across Michigan.
- Active RN license or eligibility to sit for NCLEX in the state of employment
- BSN from an accredited nursing program required by most hospital-system programs
- BLS certification required before start date, ACLS may be required for select units
- Completion of supervised clinical rotations in an acute care or hospital setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interdisciplinary care team collaboration
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned
Nurse Resident Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurse resident jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 12+ nurse resident openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Alma, Mount Pleasant, and Saginaw. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
How much do nurse residents make in Michigan?
Nurse residents in Michigan earn a median of about $94,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,260 for the lowest 10% to over $116,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Michigan cities have the most nurse resident jobs?
Alma, Mount Pleasant, and Saginaw have the most nurse resident openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire nurse residents in Michigan?
Employers hiring nurse residents in Michigan include MyMichigan Health and Trinity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote nurse resident jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 0% of nurse resident openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for nurse resident jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to nurse resident jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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