Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: Western MD Hospital

UPMC; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 12,123,000 - 14,327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program offers a hands-on, paid 10-week summer opportunity to work with a preceptor, learn the daily life of a nurse, and gain clinical confidence.

Participants are placed at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, MD, with orientations, educational sessions, and opportunities to pursue system-wide Graduate Nurse roles after the program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required
• Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21 *schedule will vary by hospital) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23)
• Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (school schedule flexibility can be accommodated)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC
• Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey
• Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement
• Work up to 40 hours/week (SNI follows their preceptor’s schedule)
• Apply to system-wideGraduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program
• Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship

Education

Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required

Job description

About The Program

UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put what you learned in nursing school into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor. This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2027.

During the internship you will have the opportunity to:

• Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC
• Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey
• Build your confidence as a future nurse
• Work at one hospital for the summer (*Assignment shared at time of offer)
• Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement
• Work up to 40 hours/week (*SNIs follow their preceptor’s schedule; we understand obligations may not permit you to work a full-time schedule, we can accommodate!)
• Apply to system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program
• Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship
• Give back to the community
• Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine

Location Opportunities

• SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities:
• UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland, MD)

Required Documents To Upload At Time Of Application

• Resume
• Nursing Transcripts
• Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required
• Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21 *schedule will vary by hospital) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23)
• Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (school schedule flexibility can be accommodated)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC

Licensure/Certifications

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required
• SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation
• All cards should specify the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course. Community and First Aide cards cannot be accepted.
• Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty
• Specific instructions will be provided during the onboarding process

SNI Program Recruitment and Programmatic Expectations

• Applications Open: August 15 – March 15*
• Subject to change based on applicant flow
• SNI Program Dates: May 17 – July 23

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.