Nurse Intern - Summer 2027

gundersenhealth; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Opportunity for RN position afterGradu

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI offers the Summer Nurse Internship – 47th Annual Program. This paid, 10-week experience runs May 24 to August 1, 2027, with a 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks) across day, evening, and weekend shifts in a clinical area chosen for exposure.

Eligibility includes being on track to graduate from an associate or baccalaureate nursing program by December 2027 or May 2028, and holding active CNA, EMT-B/P, LPN, or BLS credentials.

Qualifications

• Be on track to graduate from an associate or baccalaureate nursing program by December 2027 or May 2028.
• Hold an active CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P, or LPN license/certification.
• Current BLS certification with hands-on training.
• Available to work 60 hours per two weeks across shifts for the full 10 weeks.

Skills

CNA

EMT-B

EMT-P

LPN

BLS

Education

Be on track to graduate from an associate or baccalaureate nursing program by December 2027 or May 2028

Job description

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30

Summer 2027 Nurse Internship - 47th Annual Program

Program Dates: May 24 - August 1, 2027

Location: Main Campus | La Crosse, WI

FTE: 0.75; 60 hours per two weeks

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 the nursing profession.

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.

Key Dates

Application Opens: October 12, 2026

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

On-Demand Video Interviews Due: December 15, 2026 (via Interview Stream)

Offers Extended: February 2027

Internship Placement Areas

• Medical/Surgical Hospital & Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Cardiopulmonary Unit
• General Medical Unit
• Medical Oncology Unit
• Neuroscience Unit
• Surgical & Digestive Care Unit
• Orthopedic Unit
• Heritage Medical-Surgical Unit
• Medical Psychiatric Unit
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
• Hospital Float Pool
• Critical & Emergency Care
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Emergency Services
• Maternal & Pediatric Care
• Obstetrics & Nursery
• Labor & Delivery
• Pediatric Unit/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Specialty Care
• Inpatient Behavioral Health
• Procedural Care
• Surgery/Operating Room
• Ambulatory Care
• Outpatient Clinic

Questions?

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Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospit