Nurse Intern

Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs; West Union (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

RN offer after internship

Job summary

Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs in West Union, IA, offers a 10-week Paid Nurse Intern program for Summer 2027. You will work alongside experienced nurses, enhance clinical skills, and gain interdisciplinary communication experience in medical-surgical, obstetrics, and emergency settings.

A potential RN offer may follow the internship. Applicants must be set to graduate from a nursing program by Dec 2027 or May 2028 and hold or be eligible for CNA/EMT/LPN licenses, with current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Eligible to graduate from a baccalaureate or associate nursing program by Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• Active CNA/EMT-LPN licenses or eligibility.
• Current CPR certification per AHA/ARC and state abuse trainings.
• Commitment to 30–36 hours per week for 10 weeks including varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work with nurses and healthcare professionals to strengthen clinical skills and critical thinking.
• Participate in medical-surgical, obstetrics, emergency, and surgery departments.
• Opportunity for continued employment or an RN offer after the internship.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Nursing program graduation

CNA/EMT/LPN license or eligibility

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Annual Nurse Intern Program - Summer 2027

Program Dates: May 24 - August 1, 2026

Overview: Ten-week, paid summer nursing internship . You will work alongside some of the finest nurses and healthcare professionals in the nation while participating in activities that will strengthen clinical skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary communication. You'll be one step ahead as you enter your final semester(s) of nursing school! Placement opportunities include medical/surgical units, inpatient specialty departments, and clinic settings. Opportunity for continued employment following the end of the summer internship along with a potential RN offer!

Qualifications: To be considered for the Nurse Intern program you must meet the following qualifications:

1. Must be qualified to graduate from a baccalaureate nursing program or associate nursing program by December 2027 or May 2028, following the summer internship.
2. Hold one of the following active certifications/licenses: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Emergency Medical Technician - Paramcic (EMT-P) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
3. Active CPR certification: Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands‑on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross and State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter‑Dependent Adult and Child Abuse certifications.
4. Commitment to work 30-36 hours per week for 10 weeks. Interns can expect to work all shifts, including Days, PMs, and nights, along with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualified applicants who have submitted all requirements will be asked to complete an in‑person interview.

Offers extended: Mid-February 2027

2026 Participating Departments at Gundersen Palmer, West Union, IA:

• Medical‑Surgical Unit
• Labor & Delivery
• Obstetrics Unit
• Emergency Services
• Surgery Unit

Equal Opportunity Employer

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