Pediatric Progressive Care Nurse Extern - Summer 2027

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is offering a Summer Nurse Externship in the Pediatric Progressive Care Unit for nursing students entering their final year. The 10-week program runs May 17 through July 24, 2027, featuring an orientation and mentored bedside care experiences alongside a registered nurse.

Eligibility includes being in the final year of an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without board requirements.

Qualifications

• Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.

Responsibilities

• Extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures under supervision.
• Partner with an RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills.
• Learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills (bathing, safety, hygiene).

Education

Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is offering a Summer Nurse Externship in the Pediatric Progressive Care Unit for nursing students entering their final year. The 10-week program runs May 17 through July 24, 2027, featuring an orientation and mentored bedside care experiences alongside a registered nurse.

Eligibility includes being in the final year of an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without board requirements.