Nurse Intern, Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Hillsboro, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Love medicine is who we are its what we do its why people want to work here. If youre looking for a job to love apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Program Dates:May 26 August 2 2026
Program Overview
Ready to step out of the classroom and intoreal-world nursing Emplify Health by Gundersen invites you to apply for our Annual Nurse Internship Program a 10-week paid summer experience designed tosharpen your clinical skillsandboost your confidence.
Whether youre fresh off a clinical rotation or still learning how to juggle care plans and sleep schedules this internshipmeets you where you are and helps you grow from there.
As a Nurse Intern youll workside-by-side with experienced nursesand healthcare professionals across a variety of settingsfrommed/surg unitstospecialty departmentsandoutpatient clinics. Youll gain hands-on experience inclinical judgment interdisciplinary communication and critical thinkingall while gaining a competitive edge for your final semester(s) and future career.
Bonus:Exceptional interns may be considered for continued employment and potential RN offers after graduation.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Summer 2026 Nurse Internship applicants must:
- Be on track to graduate from a baccalaureate or associate nursing program byDecember 2026 or May 2027
- Holdat least oneof the following active certifications/licenses:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B)
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Have a currentInfant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (must include hands-on training)
- Be available to work3036 hours per week across all shifts (Days PMs Nights) including weekends and holidays
Application Checklist
To apply please complete the following steps:
1) Submit the online applicationand upload your CPR and CNA/LPN/EMT certifications
2) Attach a resumethat includes:
- Your high school graduation date
- Your anticipated nursing program graduation date
3) Include a cover letterthat helps us get to know you beyond your resume. Please include:
- Why you chose nursing
- What makes you a strong candidate for this internship
- Your goals during and after the internship
Key Dates
- Application Opens:October 13 2025
- Application Deadline:December 14 2025
- Interviews:December - Early January
- Offers Extended:Mid-January 2026
Internship Placement Areas
Interns will be matched with departments based on interest availability and strengths. Possible placements include:
Medical/Surgical
Emergency
Surgical
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Megan WopatRecruiter Email Address:
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
