NURSE EXTERN, FH - 4SW - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Academic partnership with Wisconsin MC

Referral bonuses

403(b) retirement plan

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Adoption Assistance

Moving/Wellness benefits

Job summary

Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, WI invites nursing externs to join our hospital on-site, gaining hands-on experience in patient care under RN supervision.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a defined patient group, complete medications administration when needed, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. December 2026 graduates preferred.

This externship supports academic progress and NCLEX readiness within a large, research-oriented health network.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing may take NCLEX or wait to retake NCLEX exam.
• State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or equivalent required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an identified group of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform basic nursing procedures and document medical records.
• Participate in medication administration as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Arithmetic

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Mobility

Patient handling

Education

Nursing student enrollment

Licensed/eligible for NCLEX

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001000

Standard Hours: 0.01

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: 0700-1930 twice per month or 0700-1530 four times per month. Flexible scheduling to support school schedule. Holidays: Not required Weekends: Not required December 2026 graduate preferred.

Job Summary

The Nurse Extern is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in assigned patient care area under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Other duties as assigned.

Experience Description

If in a 4-year program, must have completed at least one of the required two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations (or one medical-surgical rotation and one clinical rotation which is pertinent to the clinical area applying for) with second either in or completed from an accredited school of nursing is required. If in a 2-year program or accelerated/direct entry, must be in or have completed one medical - surgical clinical rotation along with pertinent work experience is required. In addition, at least one of the clinical rotations must have included medication administration. Nursing courses/clinicals must have provided theory, knowledge and experience in providing patient care, performing patient care procedures and techniques, as well as knowledge and experience in performing physical assessments, gathering of history data, development of nursing care plans and medical record documentation. Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred.

Education Description

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing prepared to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX exam for a second time.

Special Skills Description

Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians in a courteous manner. Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers. Ability to show experience in 60 percent of essential functions. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80 percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks. Ability to walk and stand for up to 80 percent of work time and to lift and position patients for up to 20 percent of work time.

Licensure Description

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred, otherwise must provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.