SWMN Summer Student Nurse Internship - SNI

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

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About The Position

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Tasks are limited to those taught in the academic program and/or orientation, and for which the intern has demonstrated competence to a designated RN.

Internships are available in Fairmont, Mankato, New Prague, St. James, and Waseca. Interns may have the opportunity to rotate through multiple departments and locations. The internship lasts 10 weeks, from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027, and applicants must be able to complete ten consecutive weeks of employment. Accepted interns must apply for a summer intern course at a Minnesota university or college for the duration of the internship. Further course information will be provided to selected candidates upon offer acceptance.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of qualifying Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with their application. The resume should include the degree, anticipated graduation date, and employment history. Applications missing any of these materials will be considered incomplete. The application deadline is December 31, 2026, and offers are expected to begin the week of February 1, 2027. During selection, candidates may be asked to complete a prerecorded OnDemand interview. The interview has a completion deadline; candidates may re-record answers, and one interview will be reviewed for all applied health system locations except Rochester.

Requirements

• Before the internship starts, complete two semesters in an Associate's in Nursing program or complete junior year in a Bachelor in Nursing program.
• Be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Apply for a summer intern course at a university or college in Minnesota for the duration of the internship after acceptance into the program.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association that remains valid throughout the internship. Accepted course titles include American Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Providers; or Red Cross: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be able to complete ten consecutive weeks of employment from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of BLS completion with the application. The resume must include degree, anticipated graduation date, and employment history.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform only tasks taught in the academic program and/or orientation and demonstrated as competent to a designated RN.

What This Job Offers

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