Summer Nurse Intern 2027

Children's Minnesota; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Minnesota is offering a 10-week Student Nurse Intern (SNI) program for nursing students enrolled in an approved program. Interns work alongside a registered nurse, gaining hands-on experience in pediatric care across multiple units.

Positions are full-time (0.75–0.9 FTE) on Day, Evening or Night shifts with a flat hourly rate of $22.79. Applicants must be enrolled in a nursing program and plan to graduate between August 2027 and May 2028.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in professional communication and clinical reasoning.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong customer service mindset and interpersonal skills.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English clearly in a healthcare environment.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and charting.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a registered nurse in a clinical setting to support patient care.
• Provide patient-centered care under supervision and guidance of RN.
• Rotate through NICU, Critical Care, Acute Med/Surg, Peri-Operative, Inpatient Mental Health, and Ambulatory Hem/Onc.
• Shifts may be Day, Evening, or Night and can include weekends/holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

Nursing program (pre-licensure)

Job description

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

The 10-week Student Nurse Intern (SNI) program provides nursing students the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the nursing profession while working alongside a registered nurse. The MN Nurse Practice Act exemption language requires nursing students to be enrolled in a nursing course in an approved nursing program to participate in a summer internship experience. Through the course, baccalaureate and associate enrolled nursing students work alongside their designated nurse preceptor which assists in bridging the gap between school and practice. The paid internship allows nursing students to experience working full time (0.75-0.9 FTE) on Day, Evening, or Night shifts in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a clinical nurse. Schedules will match their preceptors' schedule and can be 8 or 12 hour shifts or a combination and may include weekends and holidays. This position pays a flat $22.79 hourly rate.

Students will have the opportunity to work in one of the following areas:

• Neonatal (NICU, ICC, SCN)
• Critical Care (ED, CVICU, PICU)
• Acute Med/Surg (Neuro, LSU, Hem/ Onc )
• Peri-Operative (OR/PACU)
• Inpatient Mental Health
• Ambulatory - Hem/Onc Clinic

• Enrolled in a pre-licesure associate or baccalaureate degree nursing program graduating between August 2027 to May 2028.
• Agrees to enroll in a Summer Intern course at a university or college within Minnesota for the duration of the internship.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills required
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform functions of the position
• Skills in basic computer operation

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.