Pediatric Nurse Extern - Paid & Mentored Learning

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking Nursing students for a Nurse Extern program across our pediatric units. This paid opportunity places you on an interdisciplinary team under licensed professionals, gaining essential pediatric clinical experience and mentorship.

You will rotate through units like Emergency Department, General Pediatrics Inpatient, Hematology/Oncology, and ICUs, with start dates in December 2026 or January 2027, and shifts that fit school schedules while providing

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have completed 1 nursing school semester with 1 clinical rotation.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in basic patient care per licensed staff guidance and age-appropriate standards.
• Assists with vital signs, transports, feeding, and daily activities as assigned.
• Maintains equipment and documents patient care activities for shift handoffs.
• Supports continuous quality improvement in care and service delivery.
• Models professional behavior and supports junior staff development.
• Care ranges across pediatric age groups as defined by job scope.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Active enrollment in nursing program

Completed 1 nursing school semester

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking Nursing students for a Nurse Extern program across our pediatric units. This paid opportunity places you on an interdisciplinary team under licensed professionals, gaining essential pediatric clinical experience and mentorship.

You will rotate through units like Emergency Department, General Pediatrics Inpatient, Hematology/Oncology, and ICUs, with start dates in December 2026 or January 2027, and shifts that fit school schedules while providing