About the role#
CentraCare offers a paid 10-week Summer Nurse Internship. You will work alongside experienced Registered Nurse preceptors for more than 360 hours of hands-on clinical experience. This program helps you build confidence and prepares you for a professional nursing career.
What you'll do#
- Work with Registered Nurse preceptors who provide mentorship and guidance.
- Strengthen your clinical judgment.
- Bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice.
- Work full-time shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited ADN or BSN program.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- BSN candidates must have completed their junior year before the internship starts.
- ADN candidates must have completed at least one semester of acute care clinical rotations and adult health assessment.
- Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Enrollment in an internship course through a Minnesota college for the duration of the program.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Previous patient care experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Saint Cloud, Willmar, Benson, Paynesville, Melrose, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, and Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About CentraCare
CentraCare is a nonprofit healthcare organization based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Founded in 1886, it operates ten hospitals and more than thirty clinics across the region. The system provides primary and specialty care services including cancer treatment, behavioral health, and family medicine. It employs over 10,000 people and focuses on rural health delivery.
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