About the role#
The Student Nurse Intern program provides a 10-week, full-time experience from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns work in Fairmont, Mankato, New Prague, St. James, or Waseca. You may have the opportunity to rotate through multiple departments and locations to gain a well-rounded healthcare experience. This is a paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Perform delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Demonstrate competence in tasks taught in your academic program or during orientation.
- Apply for a summer intern course at a university or college in Minnesota for the duration of the program.
What you'll need#
- Completion of two semesters in an Associate's in Nursing program, or completion of junior year in a Bachelor in Nursing program prior to the start date.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association that remains valid through August 2027.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to complete ten consecutive weeks of employment.
Location & details#
- Locations: Fairmont, Mankato, New Prague, St. James, and Waseca, Minnesota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Application materials required: Cover letter, resume (including degree, graduation date, and employment history), and proof of BLS certification.
- Application deadline: December 31, 2026.
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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