2027 Summer Nurse Intern

CentraCare • Saint Cloud, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

CentraCare offers a paid, 10-week Summer Nurse Internship to help future nurses prepare for clinical practice. Interns work alongside experienced Registered Nurse preceptors who provide personalized mentorship, guidance, and support. The program includes more than 360 hours of hands-on clinical experience to strengthen clinical judgment and confidence and connect classroom learning with clinical practice. Many interns receive job offers before graduation.

Internship opportunities are available at St. Cloud Hospital, Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Benson, Paynesville, Melrose, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, and Redwood Hospital in Redwood Falls. Applicants are considered for all available opportunities across CentraCare and may identify four preferred units. Candidates selected for a phone interview can discuss their unit preferences.

The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027. It is a temporary, full-time internship scheduled for 72–80 hours every two weeks. Interns follow their RN preceptor’s schedule and must be available for all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may be 8 hours, 12 hours, or a combination, depending on the unit. Schedules are expected to be available in late May. The hourly rate is $23.00. This temporary internship is not eligible for employee benefits.

Applications are due December 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and internship offers begin February 1, 2027. Applicants must submit a current resume that includes education, degree program, and anticipated graduation date, as well as an unofficial academic transcript. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Requirements

• Be 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 duration of the 10-week program.
• Submit a current resume listing education, degree program, and anticipated graduation date, along with 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

• Complete more than 360 hours of hands-on clinical experience alongside an RN preceptor.
• Follow the RN preceptor’s schedule and be available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Participate in the internship at an available CentraCare location and unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree