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

UPMC•Altoona, PA

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 Location Opportunities · SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities: · UPMC Altoona (Altoona, PA) · UPMC Bedford (Everett, PA) · UPMC Somerset (Somerset, PA)

Requirements

For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts
Status updates will be sent to the email address used on the application. Ensure you monitor your Junk/Spam inbox for correspondence from UPMC
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 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