Summer Nurse Intern

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN, invites applications for a Summer Nurse Internship. The program offers hands-on nursing experience under RN mentors across Emergency, ICU, Med/Surg/Peds, Women’s Health & Birth, and Clinic, for 10 weeks with a 72-hour-per-pay-period schedule.

Applicants must be enrolled in an ADN or BSN program, graduate by Summer/Sept 2028, hold BLS through August 2027, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be able to commit to the full 10-week

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN program with expected graduation Summer/Sept 2028.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through August 2027.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on nursing experience under RN mentors in a structured internship.
• Rotate through Emergency, ICU, Med/Surg/Peds, Women’s Health & Birth and Clinic.
• Develop clinical assessment, intervention and care planning skills during the 10-week program.

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited ADN/BSN program

Graduation by Summer/Sept 2028

Job description

Job Overview

About Us

Grand Itasca is a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

About the Position

• POSITION: Summer Nurse Internship
• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary Part Time, .9 FTE (72 hours a pay period) to last 10 weeks
• WORK SCHEDULE: Day/Evening
• DEPARTMENT: Opportunity in the following departments: Emergency, Intensive Care, Med/Surg/Peds, Women's Health & Birth and Clinic
• Applications due by December 20th, 2026

OVERVIEW

Thank you for considering our Summer Nurse Internship opportunity at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, a subsidiary of Fairview for the summer of 2027!

Our Summer Nurse Internship program provides an individualized educational experience. The program is tailored to meet individual students. As a nurse intern, you will be mentored one-on-one with registered nurses to gain hands‑on nursing experience. Our program provides opportunities to enhance your technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.

There's so much to gain

• Real-world experience under the guidance of RN mentors
• Hands-on experience in a variety of areas, including patient assessment, intervention, and care planning
• Opportunities to work with nurses and other health care professionals in a variety of roles and patient care settings
• Opportunities to increase self confidence in patient care
• Opportunities to explore nursing care in other departments
• Preferential status for employment upon graduation

Every effort is made to place interns in the clinical setting that match their career goals, whenever possible. Interns will be able to experience a variety of departments including Emergency, Intensive Care, Med/Surg/Peds, Women's Health & Birth and Clinic

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or baccalaureate nursing program and will graduate by Summer/Sept 2028.
  • BSN applicants will have completed their junior year and cannot have an RN licensure. ADN applicants will have completed two clinical rotations.
• Have a current BLS for healthcare providers certification through August 2027.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be able to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period (every two weeks) in variable shifts
• Be able to work for 10 weeks during the summer beginning late May/early June to early/mid-August.
• If you accept a SNI position, you must enroll and participate in an internship course at a Minnesota based school of nursing.
• Demonstrate ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.

Benefit Overview

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement, tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link:

Compensation Disclaimer

This position offers a flat rate within the specified compensation range. The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Furthermore, our organization values pay equity and includes considerations of internal team equity when extending any offers. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status