Pediatric ER Nurse Extern - Summer 2027

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center invites nursing students to apply for the Summer Nurse Externship in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The 10-week program begins with a two-week orientation, combining classroom and clinical components, with close RN mentorship to perform bedside care and selected procedures.

The ED handles emergent and urgent pediatric cases, offering exposure to diverse presentations in a Level 1 pediatric trauma center, ideal for students nearing graduation seeking

Qualifications

• Nursing student in final year of accredited Nursing Program.
• One clinical rotation completed; Graduate Nurse without Boards may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic bedside care under RN supervision.
• Support RN with patient assessments and procedures.
• Learn and demonstrate routine pediatric care skills in a 12-bed ED unit.

Skills

Basic bedside care

Education

Nursing student in final year of accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center invites nursing students to apply for the Summer Nurse Externship in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The 10-week program begins with a two-week orientation, combining classroom and clinical components, with close RN mentorship to perform bedside care and selected procedures.

The ED handles emergent and urgent pediatric cases, offering exposure to diverse presentations in a Level 1 pediatric trauma center, ideal for students nearing graduation seeking