Nurse Extern II - PCU

The Nurse Extern II position is a department-specific externship designed for nursing students in their graduating year who seek focused, hands-on experience within a particular unit. This role provides consistent exposure within one specialty area and supports advanced skill development prior to graduation.

You will provide patient care support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your responsibilities include participating in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation, and communicating significant observations to the RN within established scope and guidelines.

Clinical Setting

This position is located in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus. This is a department-specific position and is not a float role.

Schedule

• Shift: Rotating
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited RN nursing program
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course
• Completion of the first round of clinical rotations in full
• Must be within the final one to two academic terms of the nursing program (graduating year)
• AHA BLS certification required

Note: Nursing students who are not yet in their graduating year should apply to the Nurse Extern I (float pool) position instead.

Benefits

The Hospitals of Providence offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program and employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.