About the role#
The Student Nurse Internship Program is a paid, clinical role that connects nursing education to professional practice. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to gain hands-on experience in hospital and ambulatory care settings. This program helps you build clinical confidence and professional identity while exploring various specialties.
What you'll do#
- Provide support in routine and technical aspects of nursing care for patients of all ages.
- Assist with daily patient care activities.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure care meets Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a safe and healing environment for patients and their families.
- Work in units such as the ICU, Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, or Behavioral Health.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited BSN or ADN nursing program.
- Completion of your junior year of a BSN program or two semesters of an ADN program by summer 2027.
- Enrollment in an approved internship co-operative course at an accredited nursing school in the state where you will work.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Ability to commit to 32 to 40 hours per week during the summer.
Location & details#
- Locations: Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Includes rotating shifts covering days, nights, and weekends.
About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is an integrated health system based in Duluth, Minnesota. It operates 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, and several long-term care and assisted living facilities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. The organization employs over 15,000 people, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners. It manages a network that includes retail pharmacies and a research institute.
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