Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: North Central PA Hospitals

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program is a temporary, 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2027. This program allows students to apply their education by working alongside a preceptor, gaining hands-on experience in a day-to-day nursing role at UPMC. Interns will participate in supplementary educational sessions, build confidence, and have the chance to shadow other nursing areas within their assigned hospital. They will work up to 40 hours per week, with flexibility for non-full-time schedules. The program also offers opportunities to network with UPMC Nursing Leadership, receive mentorship, give back to the community, and apply for system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities before the internship concludes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028.
• Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23).
• Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required.
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer.
• SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation.
• All BLS cards should specify that the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course. Community and First Aide cards cannot be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to experience a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC.
• Participate in supplementary educational sessions.
• Build confidence as a future nurse.
• Work at one hospital for the summer.
• Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at the assigned hospital placement.
• Work up to 40 hours/week, with flexibility for schedules.
• Apply to system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC.
• Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship.
• Give back to the community.
• Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine.

Benefits

• Paid opportunity
• Mentorship
• Networking opportunities

What This Job Offers

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