About the role#
The Mayo Clinic Summer III Student Nurse Internship is a 10-week, full-time, paid program. It provides nursing students the opportunity to gain clinical experience in a setting that includes two hospitals, 10 ICUs, and over 60 specialties. Interns perform tasks they have been taught in their academic programs and orientation, working under the supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
What you'll do#
- Perform delegated tasks of direct patient care.
- Perform delegated tasks of indirect patient care.
- Work under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Complete a 1-credit Summer Intern Course at a college or university within Minnesota.
What you'll need#
- Successful completion of the junior year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program by June 7, 2027, or three semesters of an accredited associate degree nursing program by June 7, 2027.
- An anticipated RN graduation date between August 14, 2027, and June 1, 2028.
- You must not be eligible for the NCLEX during the program.
- Valid BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic operates as a nonprofit medical group practice. It provides specialized care in heart health, cancer treatment, transplantation, and neurosciences. Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, the organization maintains a large workforce of nearly 49,000 employees. It functions as an integrated medical system with multiple locations across the United States.
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