Nurse Extern - Summer 2027 - Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital

Join WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital for a paid summer nursing externship designed to provide hands-on clinical experience in a supportive learning environment. This program runs from May 17, 2027 through July 10, 2027 and offers nursing students the opportunity to work alongside experienced RN preceptors in a one-to-one mentorship model across two four-week unit rotations.

This externship is ideal for nursing students entering their final semester or year of study (graduating winter 2027 through summer 2028) who have completed their medical-surgical clinical rotation and are seeking practical experience in acute care and rehabilitation settings.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a surgery and rehabilitation hospital environment, providing care to diverse patient populations across multiple units. The externship includes rotating shifts based on your preceptor's schedule, which may include day, evening, night, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bedpans, and positioning
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, and pain assessments
• Monitor patient condition levels and report changes to appropriate staff members
• Assist in preparing and transporting patients for tests and procedures
• Perform selected procedures per the Nurse Extern checklist, including EKGs and point-of-care testing such as blood glucose, hemoccult, and specific gravity testing
• Set up and remove equipment and supplies; ensure equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately
• Provide information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Maintain par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned units and notify supervisors when reorder points are reached
• Ensure patient rooms, nursing areas, and supply carts are stocked with appropriate items
• Respond to patient calls and run special errands as required
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific growth and development principles and provide appropriate, age-specific patient care
• Maintain established policies, procedures, quality standards, safety protocols, environmental standards, and infection control practices
• Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings
• Provide outstanding service to all customers, foster teamwork, and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation

Schedule and Commitment

• Program dates: May 17, 2027 through July 10, 2027
• Two four-week unit experiences
• Minimum work commitment: 36 hours per week
• Rotating shifts based on preceptor schedule (day, evening, night, and weekend hours)

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
• Must be passing and maintaining good standing status in an accredited nursing program
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited BSN program
• Consideration given for RN students entering their final semester or year (graduation winter 2027 through summer 2028)

Application Requirements

Your application must include:

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

Compensation

This is a paid clinical experience.