Nurse Extern- Emergency Department

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Haymarket, VA

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern performs patient-care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The role assists patients with personal care as needed for recovery, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, helps maintain a safe care environment, performs administrative support functions, and maintains necessary skills and competencies.

This is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours across three 12-hour shifts per week. Externs must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match their preceptor’s schedule. 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. The stated base compensation is $17.28 per hour; applicable incentive compensation may be additional.

Requirements

• Must 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.
• Must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization.
• Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Perform administrative support functions.
• Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
• Work under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse.

What This Job Offers

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