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Summer Nurse Internship Program

Our 10-week Summer Student Nurse Internship Program was developed to provide nursing students with an educational opportunity to improve their nursing skills in the clinical setting while at the same time providing them with summer employment.

About the Program

Summer Nurse Internship Program 2025Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Intern will provide direct patient care, gain hands-on experience and enhance assessment skills.

This program will also assist in the development of organizational and time management skills.

While working in a collegial relationship with RNs, the Nurse Intern will gain a better understanding of professional practice.

Educational in-services are presented throughout the summer to further supplement the learning process.

Summer Nurse Interns will receive a competitive salary. Centralized and unit based orientation will be provided.

Selected interns must commit to all program dates. There are no exceptions. Must be prepared for a full 36-40 hour commitment per week. Weekend rotation required. May be required to work a holiday. Must be available for a day and/or night shift position.

EOE

Clinical Areas

The nurse internship program is available in a variety of settings, which offers interns an opportunity to work in an area that supports your goals.

Acute care

Acute care nursing focuses on providing hospital-based care for patients with serious, often time-sensitive medical conditions – like those needing immediate attention in emergency rooms, ICUs or trauma units. These nurses have specialized knowledge and skills to manage these situations and work on a variety of unit settings, from Med Surg, PACU, ED, OR, pre/post, cath lab, IR, GI lab, float pool (clinical resource team CRT/tele), neuro, cardiovascular, pediatrics and more.

Ambulatory care

Ambulatory care nursing focuses on providing health care services in a variety of OSF Medical Group outpatient offices, such as primary care, specialty care and urgent care. These nurses work with diverse patient populations to manage acute and chronic conditions, promote health and prevent disease. They have a high degree of autonomy and an important role in educating patients.

Home care

Home health nursing focuses on providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, often those who are homebound or need intermittent care to recover from illness or injury. Home health nurses may administer medications, assess patient conditions, manage chronic diseases, and provide education and support to patients and their families. They also work with other health care professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

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