Student Nurse Extern - Summer 2027

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD offers a Summer 2027 Student Nurse Extern program to support nursing teams while gaining hands-on clinical experience. This externship is designed for students enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) seeking to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world healthcare setting.

Externship opportunities are available on various inpatient units, with responsibilities including assisting nursing staff with basic patient care, supporting patient

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) with one year or less until graduation.
• Completion of a Med Surg clinical rotation and Fundamentals/ Foundations of Nursing.
• Active BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• GPA of 3.0 or better with submission of transcript.
• Two Letters of Recommendation (one from a clinical instructor) and a Letter of Intent.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under appropriate supervision.
• Support patient safety, comfort, and daily care activities.
• Observe and participate in clinical procedures as permitted by scope and training.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow Meritus policies and procedures.

Education

Enrolled in accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

Graduation within 1 year

Med Surg clinical rotation

Foundations of Nursing

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Student Nurse Extern - Summer 2027

Meritus Health is now hiring for Student Nurse Externs to support our nursing teams while gaining hands-on clinical experience. This role is designed for nursing students who are currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and want to apply classroom learning in a real-world healthcare setting.

Externship opportunities available on various inpatient units.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff with basic patient care under appropriate supervision

Support patient safety, comfort, and daily care activities

Observe and participate in clinical procedures as permitted by scope and training

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team

Maintain patient confidentiality and follow Meritus policies and procedures

Qualifications and Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) with one year or less until graduation

Completion of a Med Surg clinical rotation and Fundamentals/ Foundations of Nursing

Active BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)

Requirements (Due Before Interviewing):

GPA of 3.0 or better with submission of transcript

• Two Letters of Recommendation (one from a clinical instructor)
• Letter of Intent

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Required

Basic Life Support

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