Nursing Summer 2026 Internship Program
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kickstart Your Healthcare Career with Gillette Childrens Summer Intern Program!
Looking to gain hands-on experience that will shape your future in healthcare Our Summer Intern Program is your gateway to a meaningful and dynamic journey!
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse provides patient care in routine situations and performs non-professional tasks in the nursing unit. Maintains an orderly and safe physical environment.
Application Window: Thursday March 5th - Thursday March 12th
Program Dates: Monday June 1st 2026 Friday August 7th 2026
What to Expect: Orientation begins your adventure introducing you to the culture and mission of Gillette Childrens as well as the ins and outs of your specific unit. Youll dive into hands-on training structured classroom sessions and learn alongside healthcare professionals who are leading the way in pediatric care. From mastering essential policies procedures and pain management techniques to ensuring safety standards and navigating electronic medical records this program sets you up for success every step of the way.
Make a Difference in These Specialty Areas:
- Neurosciences Unit
- Orthopedic/Surgical Unit
- Rehabilitation Unit
Employment and Scheduling:
Summer Interns work 32 to 40 hours per week (day/evening rotation). This internship offers $21.00/hr and Summer Interns are eligible to receive additional pay for evening night and weekend shifts. They are not eligible for benefits. Summer Interns may be expected to rotate shifts.
Summer Interns are expected to work weekends and holidays as their schedule requires.
Summer Intern Skills and Development:
- Assisting with the collection and reporting of data (e.g. vital signs vascular and neurological checks and responses to pain management medications/side effects).
- Participate in therapeutic communication.
- Contribute to patients nursing care plans.
- Provide patient care based on validated skills:
- Oral nasal and tracheal suctioning
- Intermittent indwelling catheterization
- Use of a bladder scan
- Enteral feedings and care of feeding tubes
- Tracheostomy cares
- Application and cares of adaptive equipment devices
- Cast cares
- Nursing Assistant tasks such as ADLs and feeding
- Turning/positioning and ambulation
Requirements:
- Must be entering the final year of nursing school and have no previous professional experience as an RN.
- Must have current CPR BLS for Healthcare Providers per American Heart Association guidelines.
- Previous experience working with children in the capacity of baby-sitting volunteering and/or nursing school for pediatric rotation.
- Is in the process of learning theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing has rudimentary skills in performing the technical aspects and knowledge of procedures care of hospitalized patients equipment supplies and instruments available to assist in patient comfort and recovery.
- Some understanding of mechanical principles is necessary for using hospital equipment instruments and knowledge of hospital record keeping.
- Must be able to attend Summer Nurse Intern orientation and participate in the entire length of the Summer Nurse Internship program.
- Must be able to provide two letters of recommendation (at least one from nursing faculty; one professional letter of recommendation relevant to the position is also acceptable)
- Must enroll in a Summer Nurse Internship course at one of Gillettes educational partners in Minnesota.
- The Summer Nurse Intern is responsible for the tuition/fees related to this course.
- Current educational partners that offer Summer Nurse Internship courses include:
- Bethel University
- College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University
- Metropolitan State University*
- Minnesota State University Mankato*
- Catherine University
- University of Minnesota
- *Open to non-degree seeking students
At Gillette Childrens we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed respected and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love embrace the bigger picture and work side-by-side with our patientsfamilies and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Childrens is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individuals race color creed sex religion national origin age disability marital status familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation or gender identity military status or any other class protected by federal state or local laws.
Gillette Childrens is a global beacon of care for patients with brain bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Childrens please visit Childrens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit for further details regarding e-verify.
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
Gillette Children's - global leaders in care and research for complex brain, bone and movement conditions. Discover how we help children realize their full potential.
