Paid Summer Nurse Intern: Hands-On Clinical Practice

Essentia Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Bismarck, ND is offering a paid Nurse Internship designed to bridge nursing education and professional practice under RN preceptorship. The program provides hands-on clinical experience in hospital and ambulatory care settings with emphasis on patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Wage: $22 per hour, May 24th–August 13th, 2027. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program (BSN/ADN), have completed junior year or two clinical semesters, and be able

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program (BSN or ADN).
• Completion of junior year of a Bachelor’s Nursing Program or 2 clinical semesters of an Associates Nursing Program, graduating no later than May 2028 following the internship.
• Enrollment and active participation in an approved internship/co-operative course at an accredited nursing school in the state of employment for the summer semester.
• Must be able to commit to 36-40 hours/week.
• Students with full/part-time summer class loads will have adjusted hour requirements and must be able to commit to 32 hours every two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Bridge nursing education and professional practice under RN preceptorship.
• Gain hands-on clinical experience in hospital and ambulatory care settings.
• Follow Joint Commission and applicable regulatory or accrediting agency requirements.
• Opportunity for continued senior nurse intern status for following fall and/or spring semesters based on performance and availability.

Skills

Commitment to 36-40 hours/week

Internship coordination

Education

Enrollment in BSN/ADN nursing program

Junior year completed or 2 clinical semesters

Active internship/co-op course enrollment

Tools

BCLS certification

Job description

Essentia Health in Bismarck, ND is offering a paid Nurse Internship designed to bridge nursing education and professional practice under RN preceptorship. The program provides hands-on clinical experience in hospital and ambulatory care settings with emphasis on patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Wage: $22 per hour, May 24th–August 13th, 2027. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program (BSN/ADN), have completed junior year or two clinical semesters, and be able