Student Nurse Externship - Summer Nursing Externship 2027
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Summary
Our nurse externship program consists of 8-week paid work experience with a registered nurse preceptor.
Job description
Job Summary
Our nurse externship program consists of 8-week paid work experience with a registered nurse preceptor.
Nursing students entering their senior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the third semester of a diploma or associate degree program. Graduating December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028 to be eligible for the program.
The Nurse Extern will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Requires the knowledge, technique, and communication skills to therapeutically meet the needs of assigned patients. Responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks that may include activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. The Nurse Extern may also assist patients with personal hygiene and will provide personal hygiene to patients who are unable to assist themselves. Nurse Extern will also assist in ambulating, turning, and positioning patients as well as assist in transporting patients, answering call lights, and reporting observations to the patient’s nurse. The Nurse Extern will document as appropriate. Must follow the policies and procedures of the organization. Those in this role must also protect patient information. Must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
How to apply
- Complete the online IRMC application -Extern - Summer Nursing Externship
- Submit a resume.
- Two Letters of recommendation
- Copies of your transcripts; minimum GPA of 3.0.
Program Begins
June 7, 2027
Interviews will begin mid-December 2026
Requirements
- Nursing student entering senior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or third semester of a diploma or associate degree program
- Graduation expected December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Submit a resume
- Submit two letters of recommendation
- Submit copies of transcripts
Company overview
Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) is a not-for-profit general hospital located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, founded in 1914. As a comprehensive healthcare provider, IRMC serves the community with a wide range of medical services including emergency care, women's health, surgical services, and specialized care units. The hospital operates with 166 beds and employs approximately 940 full-time personnel, providing care to over 39,000 emergency department patients annually. IRMC is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance, collaborating with other community hospitals to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare. The medical center features advanced facilities including a 23-bed emergency department with trauma rooms, medical-surgical ICU, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric care units. IRMC also operates the IRMC Physician Group, employing more than 50 physicians across primary care and specialty services, and maintains a modern patient portal system for coordinated care management.