Student Nurse Intern-Home Health

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short/long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA invites nursing students to join the Summer 2027 Student Nurse Internship. This 10-week hourly paid program runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexible hours between 24 and 40 hours per week.

Customizable internship tracks include Home Care, Hospice, Pediatrics, Infusion, and Care at Home. Successful completion may lead to a Nurse Residency Program with a year-long full-time RN commitment at UnityPoint at Home.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN, BSN or Accelerated Nursing program
• GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale required
• AHA or Red Cross CPR for the Professional Provider and mandatory reporter certification
• Interns must be enrolled in a nursing course during the internship

Responsibilities

• Build strong professional relationships with clinical team members
• Gain confidence in performing technical skills
• Develop clinical judgment skills and priority setting

Skills

Clinical skills development

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in ADN/BSN/Accelerated program

GPA 2.5 on 4.0 scale

AHA/Red Cross CPR (Professional Provider)

Mandatory reporter certification

Tools

AHA CPR Card

Job description

Overview

Summer 2027 Student Nurse Internship

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Minimum of 24 hours - maximum of 40 hours/week -- flexible hours!)

Are you a passionate nursing student eager to gain hands‑on experience and make a real impact in patient care? Our Student Nurse Internship program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

10-week hourly paid position.

Customizable internship tracks available in different locations (Home Care, Hospice, Pediatrics, Infusion, + Care at Home)

Transition to Nurse Residency Program: Those that successfully complete the internship would be considered a preferred candidate for the nurse residency program. Residency program includes a commitment to work one year (12 months) in a full‑time status as a Registered Nurse at Unity Point at Home.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Responsibilities

• Build strong professional relationships with clinical team members.
• Gain confidence in performing technical skills.
• Develop clinical judgment skills and priority setting.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited ADN, BSN or Accelerated Program (either entering 4th year of BSN Program or last 2 terms of ADN program)
• Current LPN enrolled in ADN or BSN program
• GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Current AHA or Red Cross Card- for the Professional Provider + current mandatory reporter certificaiton
• All interns are required to be enrolled in a nursing course during the duration of the internship

Application Materials

• Accepted from October 1st - April 30th, 2026
• UnityPoint at Home Application - www.unityPoint.org/careers
• UnityPoint at Home will need 2 recommendation letters completed by two school of nursing faculty members
• UnityPoint at Home Letter of Intent that answers: 1. What influenced you to pursue a career in nursing? 2. Why are you interested in the Nurse Internship Program? 3. Where do you see yourself in five years?
• Deadline for application materials: April 30, 2026
• Late or incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.