SWWI - Summer Student Nurse Internship - SNI

Mayo Clinic•La Crosse, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mayo Clinic Health System Student Nurse Internship in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a paid, 11-week summer program for nursing students. Interns gain hands-on clinical experience, develop skills, and explore nursing practice through rotations in hospital and clinic settings. Most experiences occur on the La Crosse campus, with potential travel to Onalaska or Sparta. The Student Nurse Intern performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), in accordance with Sec. N6.03(3) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Tasks are those taught in the academic program and/or orientation, and for which the intern has demonstrated competence to a designated RN. The internship runs from June 2, 2027, through August 12, 2027, and applicants must be able to complete 11 consecutive weeks of employment. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume highlighting educational background, employment and volunteer activities, and professional associations or organizations, along with proof of an accepted Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Applications missing these documents are considered incomplete. The application deadline is December 31, 2026; offers are expected to begin the week of February 1, 2027. Applicants may be asked to complete a prerecorded OnDemand interview. Applicants applying to multiple health system sites generally complete the virtual interview once, with responses reviewed for all sites applied to; this does not apply to Rochester.

Requirements

Complete the junior year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program and be a senior in good standing; or complete an adult process and two semesters in an accredited ADN nursing program in good standing; or successfully complete two full clinical rotations in a direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing program.
Be qualified to graduate from a BSN or ADN program, or have successfully completed two full clinical rotations in a direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing program.
Be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network; certification must remain valid throughout the internship.
Have reliable transportation.
Be able to complete 11 consecutive weeks of employment from June 2, 2027, through August 12, 2027.
Submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of BLS certification with the application.

Responsibilities

Perform delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Collect data and provide input to the RN to assist in developing and updating individualized plans of care, including patient goals, evaluation dates, and interventions.
Document patient care in accordance with documentation guidelines.
Monitor the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and patient care.
Provide patients with basic healthcare instruction while delivering care.
Provide care appropriate to the age and ability of the patients served.
Participate actively in ongoing education programs and demonstrate commitment to professional growth.
Accept accountabilities and responsibilities.
Assist the RN with patient-care activities consistent with established standards of practice.