Nurse Extern (Summer 2027)

UVA Health • Charlottesville, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The UVA Health Summer 2027 Nurse Extern Program is an immersive, hands-on learning experience for nursing students in their final year of schooling. Over eight to 13 weeks, Nurse Externs work alongside an experienced nurse preceptor, participate in patient care within the approved extern scope, and gain a practical understanding of professional nursing responsibilities. Placements may be in inpatient, ambulatory, or specialty care settings. The program has anticipated start dates of May 24, 2027, and June 7, 2027. Nurse Externs generally work 36 to 40 hours per week and follow their assigned preceptor’s schedule, which may include 12-hour day or night shifts, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Ambulatory assignments may follow weekday daytime schedules. Externs are not permitted to administer medications. Weekly educational and professional development programming is supported by Nurse Professional Development Specialists. The role pays a fixed rate of $18.00 per hour. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided; participants are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing and relocation. Nurse Externs may also pursue Patient Care Technician opportunities after the summer program.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student nurse and in the final year of schooling: BSN students must have completed their third year; ASN students must have completed their first year.
• Successfully completed the required Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic coursework.
• Hold current Basic Life Support certification.
• Be prepared to complete at least eight weeks of the program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient assessment activities under the direction and supervision of the assigned preceptor.
• Develop skills in clinical documentation, patient communication, and collaboration with the care team.
• Assist with approved patient care activities while learning professional nursing workflows and standards.
• Communicate with patients, families, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Learn how nurses prioritize responsibilities, coordinate care, and apply the nursing process throughout a shift.
• Participate in weekly educational and professional development programming.
• Explore nursing practice in participating inpatient, ambulatory, or specialty care environments.
• Follow the assigned preceptor’s schedule throughout the program.

Benefits

• Hands-on clinical experience before graduation.
• Individualized coaching and a sustained professional relationship with an experienced nurse preceptor.
• Structured educational and professional development sessions.
• Opportunity to explore inpatient, ambulatory, and specialty nursing environments.
• Opportunity to build relationships with UVA Health nurses, clinical leaders, and hiring managers.
• Potential pathway to future employment with UVA Health.
• Potential to pursue Patient Care Technician opportunities following the summer program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed