Nurse Student Extern
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the worlds brightest scientists in a bench-to-bedside environment that put you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer sickle cell and other life-threatening diseases. Its possible at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us youll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures.
The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Student Extern program is a ten week program. The summer nurse extern under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse is responsible and accountable for providing safe direct patient care and appropriate documentation for a pediatric hematology/oncology patient population. With the assistance of the Nursing Education Department and the Unit Council the nurse extern will identify and participate in a unit based project.
St. Jude is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Summer Nurse Externship program. Applications will only be accepted November 19 - December 20 2025.
As a Nurse Student Extern youll be responsible for providing technical assistance under the direction of a registered nurse to achieve quality patient outcomes. If selected youll serve in our Inpatient Units Outpatient Clinics or Surgical Services department.
WORK SCHEDULE:
36-40 hours/week varying shifts
Start date: June 1 2026*
The duration of the Summer Nurse Externship is 8-10 weeks.
*To maintain the integrity of our program all nurse externs must start on the same date
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited school of nursing and is within 12 months of projected graduation date with a BSN. Must be in good academic standing to participate. Completion of pediatric nursing course is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
To be considered for this opportunity please upload ALL of the following documents to your profile BEFORE you submit your application.**
Unfortunately we are unable to consider incomplete applications.
Documents you need to upload: (you can upload these in the Resume section of the application)
- A copy of your transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
- Resume
- Letter of interest or cover letter (300 words or fewer please)
- Letter ofacademic Standing from current schoolOR enrollment verification from their admissions/bursar
**You will NOT be able to upload documents once your application has been submitted. Please upload ALL documents BEFORE you submit your application.**
No Search Firms
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
Required Experience:
Intern
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About Company
A leading children’s hospital, St. Jude treats the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases. Learn about patient referrals, and donate so families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.
