Student Nurse Externship - Summer Nursing Externship 2027

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. offers an 8-week paid nurse externship for nursing students entering their senior year of a BSN program or in the third semester of a diploma/associate degree program.

Graduates in 2027, 2028 are eligible and will work under a Registered Nurse preceptor. Applicants must complete the online IRMC application, submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, transcripts (minimum GPA 3.0), and participate in interviews beginning December 2026.

Qualifications

• Senior year BSN student or third semester of a diploma/associate degree program.
• Graduating December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028 to be eligible for the program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Able to work under RN supervision and perform assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including serving meals and feeding patients as necessary.
• Provide personal hygiene assistance and assist patients unable to help themselves.
• Assist in ambulating, turning, positioning, and transporting patients; respond to call lights.
• Document care and observations accurately and follow organizational policies and patient privacy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student, senior year

Diploma/Associate degree nursing student, third semester

Job description

Student Nurse Externship - Summer Nursing Externship 2027

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: STUDE002942

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• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

Job Summary

Our nurse externship program consists of 8-week paid work experience with a registered nurse preceptor.

Nursing students entering their senior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the third semester of a diploma or associate degree program. Graduating December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028 to be eligible for the program.

The Nurse Extern will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Requires the knowledge, technique, and communication skills to therapeutically meet the needs of assigned patients. Responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks that may include activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. The Nurse Extern may also assist patients with personal hygiene and will provide personal hygiene to patients who are unable to assist themselves. Nurse Extern will also assist in ambulating, turning, and positioning patients as well as assist in transporting patients, answering call lights, and reporting observations to the patient’s nurse. The Nurse Extern will document as appropriate. Must follow the policies and procedures of the organization. Those in this role must also protect patient information. Must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.

How to apply

• Complete the online IRMC application -Extern - Summer Nursing Externship
• Submit a resume.
• Two Letters of recommendation
• Copies of your transcripts; minimum GPA of 3.0.

Program Begins

Interviews will begin mid-December 2026

Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be uploaded with application or sent via email or to the address listed below.

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