Nurse Extern: 12-Week Clinical Rotation

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation and training

Shift variety

Job summary

Inova Health System is accepting applications for our Nurse Extern - 2027 Semester Program. Start dates are 1/4/27 and 3/8/27. Nurse Externs must complete at least 96 hours over a 12-week session, with mandatory orientation in the first week.

Applicants must be enrolled nursing students and have completed at least one acute care clinical rotation. Inova offers a strong learning environment across multiple facilities with opportunities in inpatient units.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled nursing student with minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Successful completion of one acute care (med-surg) clinical rotation.
• One faculty letter of recommendation.
• BLS certification required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the RN on the plan of care for patient assignments and provides basic nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assist with unit needs to improve patient flow and outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
• Gather basic monitoring data and specimens, observe and report changes to the RN.
• Maintain patient safety and privacy; document care activities per standards.
• Attend simulation exercises and complete extern training, skill competency, and labs.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Currently enrolled nursing student (GPA 3.0+)

Completed one acute care clinical rotation

Faculty letter of recommendation

Job description

Inova Health System is accepting applications for our Nurse Extern - 2027 Semester Program. Start dates are 1/4/27 and 3/8/27. Nurse Externs must complete at least 96 hours over a 12-week session, with mandatory orientation in the first week.

Applicants must be enrolled nursing students and have completed at least one acute care clinical rotation. Inova offers a strong learning environment across multiple facilities with opportunities in inpatient units.