Winter Nursing Student Internship - St. John's

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This paid internship opportunity offers full-time work with experienced nurses to develop nursing and documentation skills. It provides clinical and professional experience, practical work experience in an environment that emphasizes patient-centered care, and exposure to innovative/emerging concepts in health care practice. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced staff dedicated to investing in students and new professionals. New graduates will have the opportunity to be hired based on hospital and unit need as well as availability in specialty areas, areas of interest and areas of need. The internship is for nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited ADN, BSN or MSN program, or graduated with ADN or BSN within the previous 1 year, who will have completed at least one clinical rotation by December 2026. Applicants must not require sponsorship for an employment visa, either now or in the future. The internship dates are December 28, 2026 through January 9, 2027.

Requirements

Nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited ADN, BSN or MSN program, or graduated with ADN or BSN within the previous 1 year.
Student must have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation.
Successfully completed at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Applicant must not require sponsorship for an employment visa, either now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Students who will have completed one or more clinical rotation by December 2026 should apply.

Responsibilities

Develop nursing and documentation skills.
Gain clinical and professional experience.
Obtain practical work experience in a patient-centered care environment.
Gain exposure to innovative/emerging concepts in health care practice.
Receive mentorship from experienced staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year.
Tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
ID theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.