2026 Student Nurse Internship Program - Carle Foundation Hospital

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

9h•$18

About The Position

Summer Nurse Internship will run from May 18, 2026 through July 18, 2026 (Dates may vary if current Carle employee). Eligible Nursing Students are those who have completed one semester of a nursing program including nursing clinicals. When applying, please attached a resume that includes extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and current licenses and/or certifications. Please attach a copy of your most recent unofficial transcripts. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Intern functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. Diploma/GED
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program AND have successfully completed at least one semester of nursing school AND successfully completed at least one semester of nursing clinicals, prior to starting Internship.

Responsibilities

Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living.
Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
Demonstrates competency in skills outlined in competency modules including measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living.
As directed by the registered nurse, collects and documents data accurately and timely.
Stock nurse servers, order supplies, and other tasks associated with unit maintenance and day to day operation.
Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.