Penn State Health
Nurse Extern - Heart & Vascular Progressive Care
Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Nurse Extern - Heart & Vascular Progressive Care
Penn State Health
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Hershey Medical Center Location:
US:PA: Hershey Unit:
Heart & Vascular Progressive Care Work Type:
PRN FTE:
0.001 Shift:
Varied Hours:
Varied Recruiter Contact:
Renee Webster at [emailprotected] Summer 2026 Nurse Externship
(May 18 - July 25, 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. JOB SUMMARY: 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, in which the nurse extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. The Nurse Extern is assigned to a Registered Nurse to perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. Externs learn physical assessment skills and routine basic care skills. This is for a nursing student entering their final year of an accredited nursing program. The 28-bed mixed-acuity unit cares for patients with LVAD and other cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and congenital heart patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required. 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. Benefits: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts. Be Balanced with 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 employee recognition programs. Be Supported by HR, 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 Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values professional development, continuing education, and career growth. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, learning, and a culture of excellence. 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 based on company policy or union contract. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the 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 comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Penn State Health
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Hershey Medical Center Location:
US:PA: Hershey Unit:
Heart & Vascular Progressive Care Work Type:
PRN FTE:
0.001 Shift:
Varied Hours:
Varied Recruiter Contact:
Renee Webster at [emailprotected] Summer 2026 Nurse Externship
(May 18 - July 25, 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. JOB SUMMARY: 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, in which the nurse extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. The Nurse Extern is assigned to a Registered Nurse to perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. Externs learn physical assessment skills and routine basic care skills. This is for a nursing student entering their final year of an accredited nursing program. The 28-bed mixed-acuity unit cares for patients with LVAD and other cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and congenital heart patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Nursing student in final year of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required. 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. Benefits: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts. Be Balanced with 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 employee recognition programs. Be Supported by HR, 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 Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values professional development, continuing education, and career growth. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, learning, and a culture of excellence. 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 based on company policy or union contract. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the 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 comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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