Nurse Extern - Pediatric Surgical Care Unit

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is seeking Nurse Externs for a 10-week summer program (May 17 – July 24, 2027) in the Pediatric Surgical Care Unit. This externship is designed for nursing students entering their final year of an accredited nursing program.

The Pediatric Surgical Care Unit is an 18-26 bed acute and intermediate care unit serving patients from pediatric surgery, trauma surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, urology, plastic surgery, and gastroenterology specialties.

Program Overview

The externship begins with a two-week orientation that includes both classroom and clinical components. Throughout the 10-week program, you will be assigned to work alongside a Registered Nurse preceptor who will guide your learning and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bedside care under RN supervision
• Perform selected nursing procedures as assigned
• Learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills
• Learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills including bathing, safety, and hygiene activities
• Partner with an RN to develop clinical competencies

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled as a nursing student in the final year of an accredited nursing program
• Completion of at least one clinical rotation
• OR current Graduate Nurse status (without boards required)

Schedule

• Work Type: PRN (as needed)
• Shift: Varied hours
• Program Dates: May 17 – July 24, 2027

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee Wellness Programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave
• Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center support, learning and organizational development resources, and employee concierge services

About Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, a Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. The facility holds four-time Magnet accreditation and is committed to compassionate care, professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

For more information, visit https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/nurseextern

Contact: Renee Webster at rfoster4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Please include your completed clinical rotations on your resume.