Nurse Extern, Summer 2027
About The Position
UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital offers a summer Nurse Extern Program for nursing students in Madison, Wisconsin. Running from May 25 through July 31, 2027, the program begins with Patient Care Orientation on May 25–27, 2027. Externs earn while they learn and work in a caring, nurturing environment under the guidance of an experienced registered nurse. The program provides an opportunity to observe collaborative nursing practice firsthand and begin the transition from student to professional nurse. Applicants must be in the last year of an accredited nursing program for the fall semester following the program, anticipate graduating in December 2027 or May 2028, be in good standing at an accredited school of nursing, have completed at least one acute care clinical, and hold Health Care Provider BLS certification valid through August 2027. Applicants must complete the add-on form and submit an online application through the UnityPoint Health - Meriter Careers page. The application must include the completed add-on form, resume, certification, and unofficial transcripts. Materials must be readable and received by January 10, 2027. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer (EEO/M/F/D/V).
Requirements
- Will be in the last year of an accredited nursing program for the fall semester following the program, with anticipated graduation in December 2027 or May 2028.
- Be a student in good standing at an accredited school of nursing.
- Have completed at least one acute care clinical.
- Hold Health Care Provider BLS certification valid through August 2027.
- Submit a completed add-on form, resume, certification, and unofficial transcripts with the online application by January 10, 2027; application materials must be readable.
Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of an experienced registered nurse.
- Observe firsthand the dynamics of collaborative nursing practice.
- Begin the transition from student to professional nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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