Nurse Extern - Adult Intensive Care Unit

Join Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center as a Nurse Extern in the Adult Intensive Care Unit. This externship provides hands-on clinical experience in a 281-bed acute care facility serving the greater Harrisburg region. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures while gaining exposure to a wide patient population and complex critical care environments.

Clinical Setting

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center is a comprehensive acute care facility featuring a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center and around-the-clock complex critical care services for patients with life-threatening injuries and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bedside care under RN supervision
• Assist with selected nursing procedures
• Provide individualized patient care in the intensive care setting

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
• Graduate Nurse status without passing the NCLEX

Schedule

This is a PRN (as-needed) externship running from Monday, December 14, 2026 through Saturday, January 9, 2027.

Shifts and Hours

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (day shift)
• 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (night shift)

Shift Differentials

• Evening shift: $2.00 per hour
• Night shift: $2.50 per hour

Benefits

Penn State Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period. Additional benefits include employee wellness programs, fitness discounts, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and an employee recognition program.

Contact

For questions, contact recruiter Emilee Barwin at ebarwin@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.