2027 Summer Student Nurse Internship Program - Detroit Lakes

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes is offering a Summer 2027 Student Nurse Intern position. You will work under direct supervision, assisting with patient care and supporting nursing staff across units including ICU, BirthCenter, Med/Surg, Emergency, Surgical Services, and Critical Access locations.

Requirements include enrollment in an accredited nursing program (BSN/ADN) and completion of junior year or two clinical semesters, with BCLS certification within one month of hire.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (BSN or ADN).
• Completion of junior year of a Bachelor’s Nursing Program or 2 clinical semesters of an ADN, graduating by May 2028 following the internship.
• Enrollment in an approved internship co-operative course in the state of employment for the summer semester.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities adhering to best practices and protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance with Joint Commission and other regulations.
• Help maintain a safe and healing environment for patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Nursing protocols

Regulatory compliance

Education

Enrolled in accredited nursing program (BSN/ADN)

Completion of junior year or 2 clinical semesters (by May 2028)

Job description

Job Description:

Spend Summer 2027 at Essentia Health – Detroit Lakes as a Student Nurse Intern.As a Student Nurse Intern, you will work under direct supervision, providing essential support in both routine and technical aspects of nursing care for patients of all ages.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient care activities while adhering to best practices and protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Help maintain a safe and healing environment for patients and families.

*Unit availability may vary.

Wage: $22/per Hour

Internship Dates: June 7th-August 13th, 2027

Units Available for Student Nurse Interns:

• ICU
• BirthCenter
• Med/Surg
• Emergency
• Surgical Services
• Critical Access Locations
  • Fosston
  • Ada
  • Graceville

**Application Deadline December 13th, 2026**

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program (BSN or ADN)
• Completion of junior year of a Bachelor’s Nursing Program or 2 clinical semesters of an Associates Nursing Program, graduating no later than May 2028 following the internship
• Enrollment and active participation in an approved internship co-operative course at an accredited nursing school in the state of employment for the summer semester
• Must be able to commit to 30-36 hours/week
• Students with full/part-time summer class loads will have adjusted hour requirements and must be able to commit to 32 hours every two weeks

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
• BCLS certifications through Red Cross must be renewed through the American Heart Association if continuing as a senior nurse intern
• This certification must not expire during the internship.

*Summer Interns could continue their internship during the school in a PRN capacity as Senior Intern (space may be limited)

**Please also note, this is a temporary status position and is not eligible for benefits**