2027 Summer Nurse Intern
About The Position
CentraCare offers a paid, 10-week Summer Nurse Internship for nursing students to gain experience in a real-world clinical setting. Nurse Interns work alongside experienced Registered Nurse preceptors who provide personalized mentorship, guidance, and support. The program provides more than 360 hours of hands-on clinical experience to help interns strengthen clinical judgment, build confidence, and connect classroom learning with clinical practice. Many interns receive job offers before graduation. The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, at CentraCare locations including St. Cloud Hospital, Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Benson, Paynesville, Melrose, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, and Redwood Hospital in Redwood Falls. Applications are considered for all available internship opportunities, and applicants may indicate their four preferred units. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to discuss unit preferences during a phone interview. This is a full-time, temporary internship paying $23.00 per hour. Interns work 72–80 hours every two weeks and follow their RN preceptor’s schedule. Availability is required for all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may be eight or 12 hours, or a combination depending on the unit. The position is not eligible for employee benefits. Applications require a current resume showing education, degree program, and anticipated graduation date, along with an unofficial academic transcript. The application deadline is December 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.; offers begin February 1, 2027.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- BSN candidates must have completed their junior year before the internship begins.
- ADN candidates must have completed at least one semester of acute care clinical rotations and adult health assessment.
- Hold a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification that remains valid throughout the internship.
- Be enrolled in an internship course through a college of choice in Minnesota for the full 10-week program.
- Submit a current resume that includes education, degree program, and anticipated graduation date.
- Submit an unofficial academic transcript.
- Be available to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- BSN candidates are preferred.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- Previous patient care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside an experienced Registered Nurse preceptor in a clinical setting.
- Participate in more than 360 hours of hands-on clinical experience.
- Follow the RN preceptor’s schedule and be available for days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Strengthen clinical judgment and apply classroom learning in clinical practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
