About the role#
The Clinical Nursing Student position is a paid externship program running for 8 to 10 weeks during the summer of 2027. You will work 24 to 36 hours per week between May and July. Please note that you must include your top three interests for specialty areas (ICU, ED, WIC, or OR/Periop) in your cover letter.
What you'll do#
- Provide nursing care for hospital patients following established standards, practices, and the S.C. Nurse Practice Act.
- Care for assigned patient populations and age groups.
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
- React calmly and effectively in nursing situations.
- Communicate clearly with internal and external customers.
- Follow common safety hazards and precautions to ensure a safe environment.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing program.
- Anticipated graduation within one year of completing the extern program.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of nursing fundamentals and a medical-surgical clinical course or equivalent.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
- Ability to use clinical equipment such as infusion pumps and suction devices.
Location & details#
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- Applications are reviewed in December, with interviews scheduled for late December 2026 through early January 2027.
About Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a nonprofit health system based in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1829, the organization operates a 657-bed facility and provides over 115 healthcare services across three counties. The system includes four hospitals and a network of more than 900 board-certified physicians. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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