Student Nurse Extern - Summer 2026

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Student Nurse Extern - Summer 2026 Now Accepting Applications! Meritus Health is now hiring for Student Nurse Externs to support our nursing teams while gaining hands-on clinical experience. This role is designed for nursing students who are currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and want to apply classroom learning in a real-world healthcare setting. Externship opportunities available on various inpatient units. Apply now to learn about current openings! Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under appropriate supervision Support patient safety, comfort, and daily care activities Observe and participate in clinical procedures as permitted by scope and training Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team Maintain patient confidentiality and follow Meritus policies and procedures Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under appropriate supervision Support patient safety, comfort, and daily care activities Observe and participate in clinical procedures as permitted by scope and training Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team Maintain patient confidentiality and follow Meritus policies and procedures

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) with one year or less until graduation
• Completion of a Med Surg clinical rotation and Fundamentals/ Foundations of Nursing
• Active BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• GPA of 3.0 or better with submission of transcript
• Two Letters of Recommendation (one from a clinical instructor)
• Letter of Intent
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) with one year or less until graduation
• Completion of a Med Surg clinical rotation and Fundamentals/ Foundations of Nursing
• Active BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• GPA of 3.0 or better with submission of transcript

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under appropriate supervision
• Support patient safety, comfort, and daily care activities
• Observe and participate in clinical procedures as permitted by scope and training
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow Meritus policies and procedures
• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under appropriate supervision
• Support patient safety, comfort, and daily care activities
• Observe and participate in clinical procedures as permitted by scope and training
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow Meritus policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees