SWMN Summer Student Nurse Internship - SNI

Mayo Clinic•Mankato, KS

About The Position

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) performs delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Tasks must have been taught in the intern’s academic program and/or orientation, and the intern must have demonstrated competence to a designated RN. Positions 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 runs for 10 consecutive weeks, from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Accepted interns must apply for a summer intern course at a Minnesota university or college for the duration of the internship. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and acceptable proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with their application. The resume should include degree, anticipated graduation date, and employment history. The selection process may include an OnDemand pre-recorded interview. The application deadline is December 31, 2026, and offers are expected to begin the week of February 1, 2027.

Requirements

Complete two semesters in an Associate's in Nursing program, or complete the junior year in a Bachelor in Nursing program, before the internship starts.
Be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; it must remain valid throughout the internship.
Provide reliable transportation.
Be able to complete ten consecutive weeks of employment.
Submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of BLS completion with the application.
Resume must include degree, anticipated graduation date, and employment history.
If the BLS certification expires during the internship, renew it before the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Complete tasks taught in the academic program and/or orientation for which competence has been demonstrated to a designated RN.
Complete the 10 consecutive weeks of the internship.
Apply for a summer intern course at a university or college in Minnesota for the duration of the internship.