2027 Summer Student Nurse Internship Program – Fargo

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health, Fargo, offers a paid Nurse Internship designed to bridge nursing education and professional practice under RN preceptorship. Interns gain hands-on clinical experience across multiple units and explore specialties while adhering to Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.

Requirements include active enrollment in an accredited nursing program, completion of junior year or two clinical semesters, and enrollment in an approved internship cooperative course at a nursing school

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (BSN or ADN).
• Must have completed junior year or two clinical semesters by May 2028.
• Active participation in an approved internship cooperative course in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Gains hands-on clinical experience under direct supervision of an RN.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary collaboration and progressive skill development.
• Adheres to facility policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Education

Current enrollment in accredited nursing program

Junior year completion or 2 clinical semesters

Enrollment in internship co-operative course

Job description

Job Description:

The Nurse Internship is a paid, skill-based clinical role designed to bridge nursing education and professional practice through RN preceptorship, interdisciplinary collaboration and progressive skill development. Nurse interns gain hands‑on clinical experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This role offers individualized placement within hospital and ambulatory care settings, allowing students to explore clinical specialties while building confidence, competence and professional identity. Interns are expected to function within an established student scope of practice, follow facility policies, and comply with Joint Commission and all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Summer Nurse interns have the opportunity to continue as a Senior Nurse Intern for the following fall and/or spring semesters based on performance and availability.

Education Qualifications:

Spend Summer 2027 at Essentia Health - Fargo as a Student Nurse Intern

Wage: $22/per Hour

Internship Dates: May 24th-August 13th, 2027

Units Available:

• Cardiac - Telemetry
• Critical Care Unit
• Intermediate Care
• Float/Swat
• Clinical Evaluation Unit
• Emergency Department
• Medical/Surgical Ortho
• Medical/Surgical Neurology
• General Med/Surg
• NICU
• BirthCenter
• Home Health
• Wound Care
• Procedural Units: PACU, OR and Cathlab/IR/ISR
• Fargo Clinics: General Surgery, Neuroscience, Dermatology
• Wahpeton Clinics

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