About the role#
This paid summer internship offers a hands-on look at the daily responsibilities of a Registered Nurse. You will work in Med Surg or ICU settings under the guidance of an experienced preceptor. The program helps you build confidence and clinical competence as you prepare for your future career. You will work 36 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Care for patients through all phases of health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
- Communicate with and support patients during their care.
- Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks.
- Assist with daily department activities.
- Apply population-specific patient care protocols and policies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program, either associate or bachelor degree.
- Completion of an academic clinical experience.
- Expected graduation date in Fall or Winter 2027, or Spring or Summer 2028.
Location & details#
- Location: Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Starting rate of 20.00 per hour.
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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