Winter Nursing Student Extern — Rehab Care, 36-40h/wk

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC is offering a Winter 2026 Student Nurse Extern Cohort. The program runs Dec 14, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027, with full-time hours and weekend rotation.

This externship provides hands-on learning to build critical thinking and fundamental nursing skills in a rehab setting, with exposure to complex conditions like spinal injuries, stroke, and MS under experienced supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and in good standing.
• In final year (12 months) of nursing program by December 1, 2026.
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals by December 1, 2026.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a four-week extern program with full-time hours (36–40 hrs/wk) and weekend rotations.
• Develop and apply critical thinking and fundamental nursing skills under supervision.
• Support patient care activities as part of the nursing extern team, under RN oversight.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team communication

Education

Nursing program enrollment

Final year nursing student by Dec 1, 2026

Completion of Nursing Fundamentals by Dec 1, 2026

BLS certification (American Heart Association/Red Cross)

Job description

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC is offering a Winter 2026 Student Nurse Extern Cohort. The program runs Dec 14, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027, with full-time hours and weekend rotation.

This externship provides hands-on learning to build critical thinking and fundamental nursing skills in a rehab setting, with exposure to complex conditions like spinal injuries, stroke, and MS under experienced supervision.