Mercy STL Nurse Externship - Winter

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Hospital invites nursing students to participate in the Nurse Externship, a paid program offering hands-on clinical experience during winter break. You will work about 36 hours per week across various acute care units under RN supervision, gaining valuable exposure and skill development.

Designed for students who have completed two semesters and at least one clinical rotation, the externship aligns with winter break and includes mentorship from Mercy nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two semesters of nursing school by the start of the externship.
• Completed at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under the direction of an RN.
• Rotate through acute care units to gain clinical exposure.
• Support Mercy nurses with nonclinical tasks as part of the healthcare team.

Skills

IV therapy

Foley catheter care

NG tube care

Ostomy care

Point-of-care testing

Phlebotomy

Simple dressing changes

Head-to-toe assessments

Tracheostomy care

Education

Two semesters nursing school

One clinical rotation

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.

Position Details:

Nurse Externship – Mercy St. Louis Hospital (Winter 2026–2027)

Are you a nursing student looking to gain hands-on clinical experience during your winter break? The Mercy St. Louis Hospital Nurse Externship offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world nursing practice.

As a paid Nurse Extern, you will work approximately 36 hours per week alongside experienced Mercy nurses, rotating through a variety of acute care units and gaining valuable clinical exposure.

Program Dates

Winter Externship: December 21, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Designed to align with your winter break schedule.

What You'll Gain

Participating in the Mercy Nurse Externship will help you:

• Deepen your understanding of the RN role in an acute care setting
• Build confidence in providing both direct and indirect patient care
• Strengthen your clinical skills through one-on-one preceptor support

Clinical Skills Exposure Includes

• IV therapy
• Foley catheter care
• NG tube care and tube feeding
• Ostomy care
• Point-of-care testing
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Simple dressing changes
• Head-to-toe assessments
• Tracheostomy care

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must have:

• Completed at least two semesters of nursing school by the start of the externship
• Completed at least one clinical rotation

Questions?

Chrissa Borick
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Launch your nursing career with hands-on experience, clinical skill development, and mentorship from Mercy nursing professionals.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.