Summer 2026 Student Nurse Internship Program

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

15d

About The Position

The Nursing Internship is a skill-based, paid, position providing opportunities to gain valuable clinical skills while enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Spend Summer 2026 at Essentia Health as a Student Nurse Intern in Duluth or Superior! As a Student Nurse Intern, you will work under direct supervision, providing essential support in both routine and technical aspects of nursing care for patients of all ages. Units Available for Student Nurse Interns: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Cardiac and Neuro Trauma Units Float Team Emergency Department (ED) Medical/Surgical Medical Unit Oncology Post Op General Surgery (unit patients go to after PACU) Neuro Trauma Med/Surg Ortho Trauma and Urology Med/Surg Cardiac Birthing Center NICU Pediatrics Maternal Child Health Float Pool Adult Behavioral Health Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient Rehab Unit availability may vary. Superior Location has Med/Surg and ED.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor’s Degree Students : must have completed Junior year of nursing program prior to Summer 2026
• Associate Degree Students: must have completed two semesters of nursing clinical prior to Summer 2026
• Enrolled in a nursing co-operative internship course for the summer 2026 semester
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire
• Must be able to commit to 32-40 hours/week (up to 400 hours for the entire summer).
• Shifts: day, night, and weekend; 8 and 12 hour shifts
• Students with full/part-time summer class loads will have adjusted hour requirements and must be able to commit to 32 hours every two weeks
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
• BCLS certifications through Red Cross must be renewed through the American Heart Association if continuing as a senior nurse intern
• This certification must not expire during the internship.
• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your top 3 units of choice
• Unofficial Transcripts

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities while adhering to best practices and protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Help maintain a safe and healing environment for patients and families.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees