About the role#
This paid, full-time summer internship offers nursing students hands-on clinical experience. Interns may rotate through multiple departments and locations to gain a well-rounded understanding of healthcare operations. The program runs for ten consecutive weeks, from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Perform delegated tasks related to direct patient care.
- Assist with indirect patient care duties.
- Work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to apply skills learned in your academic program.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two semesters in an Associate's in Nursing program or completion of your junior year in a Bachelor's in Nursing program.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Enrollment in a summer intern course at a Minnesota university or college for the duration of the program.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association that remains valid through the entire internship.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to commit to ten consecutive weeks of employment.
Location & details#
- Positions are located in Cannon Falls, Lake City, and Red Wing, Minnesota.
- This is an on-site, full-time role.
- Application materials must include a cover letter, resume, and proof of BLS certification.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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