Pediatric Surgical Nurse Extern – Summer 2027

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center invites nursing students entering their final year to apply for the Summer Nurse Externship. This 10-week program runs May 17 through July 24, 2027, including a two-week orientation with classroom and clinical components, pairing externs with an RN to learn bedside care and essential procedures.

The 18-26 bed Pediatric Surgical Care Unit serves patients across pediatric surgery, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, urology and plastics, offering

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with the RN to perform physical assessments and observe routine care tasks such as bathing, safety and hygiene.

Education

Nursing student in final year or Graduate Nurse without Boards

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center invites nursing students entering their final year to apply for the Summer Nurse Externship. This 10-week program runs May 17 through July 24, 2027, including a two-week orientation with classroom and clinical components, pairing externs with an RN to learn bedside care and essential procedures.

The 18-26 bed Pediatric Surgical Care Unit serves patients across pediatric surgery, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, urology and plastics, offering