Nurse Externship Program | Summer 2027| 8 Week Paid Program

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is offering a Nurse Extern Program. Externs assist with unit/patient care under an RN supervisor, shadow a nurse preceptor, and practice as a CNA I or II.

Externs will follow their assigned preceptor's schedule, with full-time shifts (12 hours) and 36 hours per week, including holidays and weekends on rotating shifts. Program runs May 17th to July 9th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program and entering senior year fall 2025.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current listing as a Nurse Aide I in good standing with the Division of Health Regulation. Nurse Aide II required before start of Nurse Externship Program May 19, 2025.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test and lift/carry up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unit/patient care needs under RN direction and supervision.
• Shadow a nurse preceptor and observe nursing care while practicing as a CNA I or II.

Skills

BLS certification

Nursing program enrollment

Physical stamina

Education

Enrolled in accredited nursing program; senior year

Job description

Description

The Nurse Extern will be responsible for assisting with unit/patient care needs under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The nurse extern will shadow a nurse preceptor and observe nursing care while practicing in the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant I or II.

Externs will be expected to work the schedule of their assigned preceptor.

May 17th - July 9th 2026

Schedule: Full time - 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, available holidays and weekends and rotating shifts.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program and entering senior year fall of 2025.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current listing as a Nurse Aide I in good standing with the Division of Health Regulation. Nurse Aide II required before start of Nurse Externship Program May 19, 2025.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

*A 300-word essay will be required to apply for the Nurse Extern Program describing why you would like to be a nurse extern with Iredell Health System. Discuss your reasons for going into nursing and future career goals. This essay will need to be uploaded to your application.