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Nurse Extern - Acute Care 3 Medical Oncology
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Penn State Health
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Hershey Medical Center
Location:
US:PA: Hershey Unit:
3 Acute Care (Medical Oncology) Work Type:
PRN FTE:
0.001 Shift:
Varied Hours:
Varied Recruiter Contact:
Renee Webster at
rfoster4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Summer Nurse Externship SUMMER 2026 NURSE EXTERNSHIP (May 18th – July 25th, 2026)
Note:
Please include your completed clinical rotations on your resume.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is an Academic Medical Center located in Central Pennsylvania. With a four-time Magnet accreditation, Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center offers opportunities for Registered Nurses to grow and expand their career.
Overview The Summer Nurse Externship is a 10-week program designed for nursing students entering their final year. The program begins with a two-week orientation including both classroom and clinical components, during which the nurse extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. The Nurse Extern is assigned to a Registered Nurse for guidance throughout the Externship to perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. Nurse Externs partner with an RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills and routine basic care skills (bathing, safety, and hygiene activities). This program is intended for a nursing student entering their final year of an accredited nursing program.
For more information on the externship, please visit
https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/nurseextern .
Unit/Experience The 38-bed medical oncology unit serves patients with hematological and oncological malignancies from internal medicine, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and other services. The unit also accommodates patients of size from various medical and surgical specialties. Nurses in this unit receive training in chemotherapy administration and the care of hematological/oncology patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.
Benefits and About Penn State Health WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Be Well
with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported
by HR resources, Learning and Organizational Development, and Employee Concierge services.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication of our employees. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other. We promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence — that’s Penn State Health.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay is based on company policy or union contract.
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies are in compliance with all federal and state laws regarding discrimination.
Union:
Non Bargained
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Hershey Medical Center
Location:
US:PA: Hershey Unit:
3 Acute Care (Medical Oncology) Work Type:
PRN FTE:
0.001 Shift:
Varied Hours:
Varied Recruiter Contact:
Renee Webster at
rfoster4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Summer Nurse Externship SUMMER 2026 NURSE EXTERNSHIP (May 18th – July 25th, 2026)
Note:
Please include your completed clinical rotations on your resume.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is an Academic Medical Center located in Central Pennsylvania. With a four-time Magnet accreditation, Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center offers opportunities for Registered Nurses to grow and expand their career.
Overview The Summer Nurse Externship is a 10-week program designed for nursing students entering their final year. The program begins with a two-week orientation including both classroom and clinical components, during which the nurse extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. The Nurse Extern is assigned to a Registered Nurse for guidance throughout the Externship to perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. Nurse Externs partner with an RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills and routine basic care skills (bathing, safety, and hygiene activities). This program is intended for a nursing student entering their final year of an accredited nursing program.
For more information on the externship, please visit
https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/nurseextern .
Unit/Experience The 38-bed medical oncology unit serves patients with hematological and oncological malignancies from internal medicine, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and other services. The unit also accommodates patients of size from various medical and surgical specialties. Nurses in this unit receive training in chemotherapy administration and the care of hematological/oncology patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.
Benefits and About Penn State Health WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Be Well
with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported
by HR resources, Learning and Organizational Development, and Employee Concierge services.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication of our employees. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other. We promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence — that’s Penn State Health.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay is based on company policy or union contract.
All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies are in compliance with all federal and state laws regarding discrimination.
Union:
Non Bargained
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