Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: Central PA Hospitals
About The Position
UPMC's Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put what you learned in nursing school into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor. This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2026. During the internship you will have the opportunity to: Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey Build your confidence as a future nurse Work at one hospital for the summer (Assignment shared at time of offer) Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement Work up to 40 hours/week (SNIs follow their preceptor's schedule; we understand obligations may not permit you to work a full-time schedule, we can accommodate!) Apply to and accept system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship Give back to the community Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine
Requirements
- Resume
- Nursing Transcripts
- Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name
- Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 required
- Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 18-22) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 24)
- Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (schedule flexibility can be accommodated)
- Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required
- SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation
- All 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.
- Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty
- Specific instructions will be provided during the onboarding process
Nice To Haves
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
- Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC upon graduation
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor
- Participate in supplementary educational sessions
- Work at one hospital for the summer
- Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement
- Work up to 40 hours/week
- Apply to and accept 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
