Nurse Extern - Summer 2027 - Evangelical Community Hospital

Evangelical Community Hospital is seeking Nurse Externs for a paid clinical externship during summer 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for nursing students entering their final semester or year to gain hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings under the mentorship of experienced RN preceptors.

Program Overview

The externship runs from May 17, 2027 through July 10, 2027 and includes two 4-week unit experiences. You will work a minimum of 36 hours per week on rotating shifts based on your preceptor's schedule. This is a paid position that provides direct patient care experience in a supportive learning environment.

Clinical Settings

Depending on your interests and learning goals, you may rotate through one or more of the following areas:

• Orthopedics and Medical-Surgical units
• Emergency Department
• Critical Care Unit or Intermediate Care Unit
• Acute Care
• Operating Room and Surgical Services

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens, and positioning
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, and pain
• Monitor patient condition levels and report changes to appropriate staff members
• Assist in preparation and transportation of patients for tests and procedures
• Perform selected procedures per the Nurse Extern checklist
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing, which may include blood glucose, hemoccult, and specific gravity testing
• Set up and remove equipment and supplies; ensure equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately
• Maintain par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned units
• Provide information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Respond to patient calls and run special errands as required
• Ensure patient rooms, nursing areas, and supply carts are stocked with appropriate items

You will work one-on-one with an experienced RN preceptor throughout the externship.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least two clinical semesters
• Completion of at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation prior to the start of the externship
• Maintain passing status in your accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
• Entering your final semester or year of nursing school (graduation expected winter 2027 through summer 2028)

Application Requirements

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Official transcript
• Letter of recommendation from your current nursing instructor that confirms your current academic standing, current behavior standing, and completion of a medical-surgical rotation

About WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is part of WellSpan Health, an integrated delivery system serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional healthcare in a safe and compassionate environment while maintaining core values of quality service, compassion, respect, professionalism, integrity, cooperation, and creativity.