Nurse Intern

62 Saint Elizabeth's Hospital of Wabasha, Inc.; Wabasha (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System offers a paid Nurse Internship for Summer 2027 (47th Annual). The 10-week program runs May 24–August 1, 2027, with 30 scheduled hours per week, giving nursing students hands-on patient care under supervision and exposure to clinical decision making.

Eligibility includes on-track graduation from an associate or bachelor's nursing program by late 2027/May 2028, current CNA/EMT/LPN cert, BLS certification, and availability for the full internship including weekends.

Qualifications

• On track to graduate from an associate or bachelor’s nursing program by Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• Hold CNA/EMT/LPN certification.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (hands-on training).
• Be available to work 60 hours per two-week pay period, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team communication

Adaptability

Education

On track to graduate from an associate or bachelor’s nursing program by Dec 2027 or May 2028

CNA / EMT-B / EMT-P / LPN certification

BLS certification (Infant-Adult)

Job description

About the Internship

Summer 2027 Nurse Internship - 47th Annual Program. Program Dates: May 24 - August 1, 2027. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30.

Program Overview

For 47 years, Emplify Health by Gundersen's Nurse Internship Program has helped nursing students bridge the gap between the classroom and professional nursing practice. This paid, 10-week summer experience is designed to build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and provide meaningful exposure to the realities of nursing care. As a Nurse Intern, you will work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals while gaining hands-on experience in patient care, clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication, and critical thinking. Interns are immersed within one clinical area while also exploring other areas of nursing through observation and shadowing opportunities. Whether you're building on your first clinical experiences or preparing for your final year of nursing school, this internship is designed to meet you where you are and help you grow into the nurse you aspire to become. For many students, this internship is more than a summer experience. It's an opportunity to discover what type of nurse you want to become, explore different areas of practice, and build relationships that can continue long after graduation. The Nurse Internship Program is highly competitive, and we encourage interested students to apply early and submit complete application materials. Bonus: Exceptional interns may be considered for continued employment opportunities and future RN positions following graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be on track to graduate from an associate or baccalaureate nursing program by December 2027 or May 2028.
• Hold at least one of the following active certifications/licenses: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) / Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Have a current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (must include hands-on training).
• Be available to work 60 hours per two-week pay period, across all shifts (days, PMs, nights), including weekends and holidays.
• Students must be able to complete the full duration of the internship.

Application Checklist

1. Submit the online application and upload your CPR and CNA/LPN/EMT certifications.
2. Attach a resume that includes: your high school graduation date; your anticipated nursing program graduation date.
3. Attach a document answering the following question: Reflect on a person, experience, or event that has had a meaningful impact on your desire to become a nurse. Describe the experience and explain how it has influenced your goals, values, or approach to patient care (Recommended: 300-500 words).
4. Qualified applicants will be invited to in-person interviews at the Wabasha campus.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026. Offers Extended: February 2027.

Internship Placement Areas

Acute Care Unit that includes Medical/Surgical and Emergency Services.

Recruiter

Recruiter Brenda Creighton Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter: Brenda Creighton Recruiter Email Address: [e-mail]

Program Culture

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.