Summer 2027 Student Nurse Extern

Cincinnati Children's • Kasota, MN

1d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Student Nurse Extern provides basic patient care and assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The extern supports individualized plans of care, communicates changes in patient condition to the RN, and provides safe, developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients. The role also includes maintaining confidentiality, following safety and infection-prevention practices and hospital policies, communicating professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team, completing assigned documentation, and assisting with patient transport and unit-related duties. Externs participate as engaged members of the healthcare team while seeking guidance and feedback to support learning and professional development.

The position is part-time and temporary (fixed term), with a day shift and an expected starting pay range of $16.75–$20.27. Pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; additional pay and benefits may apply. Applicants must submit a current resume, a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor, and an unofficial transcript showing a 3.0 GPA and completion of medical-surgical coursework. Applications missing these materials will not be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Before the externship begins, completion of the junior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the first year of an Associate Degree in Nursing program.
• Completion of at least one hospital-based medical-surgical or comparable clinical rotation before the program start date.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Submit a current resume, a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor, and an unofficial transcript showing a 3.0 GPA and completion of medical-surgical coursework; applications without these materials will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support individualized plans of care and communicate changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Provide safe, developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Complete assigned documentation and assist with patient transport and unit-related duties as needed.
• Participate as an engaged member of the healthcare team while seeking guidance and feedback to support learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED