Nurse Extern- Emergency Department

UVA Community Health • Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

UVA Community Health is seeking a Nurse Extern for its Emergency Department. Under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse, the extern performs patient care and administrative support functions in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The role includes assisting patients with personal care, performing basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedures, helping maintain a safe care environment, and maintaining required skills and competencies.

The position is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match their preceptor. The role pays $17.28 per hour; additional eligible incentives may be available.

Applicants must be nursing students entering their final year, with graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2028. BSN students must have completed their third year, and ASN students must have completed their first year. Students may remain employed as Nurse Externs until graduation; after graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process. No prior experience is required.

Requirements

• Be a nursing student entering the final year of nursing school, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• BSN students must have completed their third year; ASN students must have completed their first year.
• Have flexibility to work day or night shifts to match the schedule of the assigned preceptor.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care as needed to support recovery during hospitalization.
• Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Help provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Perform administrative support functions.
• Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed