About the role#
This paid summer internship offers nursing students a hands-on learning experience at our Minocqua hospital. You will work alongside experienced nurse preceptors to build confidence and clinical competence. The program helps you explore different areas of practice to find the right fit for your future career.
What you'll do#
- Rotate through Medical Surgical, Women's Health, Surgical Services (OR), and Emergency Dept/Urgent Care departments.
- Experience the daily responsibilities of a Registered Nurse.
- Care for patients across all phases of health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
- Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks to support department activities.
- Use population-specific protocols to meet the physical and psychological needs of patients.
- Learn effective ways to communicate with and support those in your care.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor degree RN program.
- Prior participation in an academic clinical experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Minocqua, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 36 hours per week.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates as the largest rural health system in the United States. The organization maintains 47 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations through the Good Samaritan Society. Its network serves more than one million patients across a large geographic area.
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