Nurse Extern - Summer 2026

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Mattoon, IL

3d • $19 - $29

About The Position

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System understands that education is a vital, lifelong process, and it is important to the development of our employees. This philosophy is what drives SBL to be informed of the latest advancements, and keeps our patients on track to have the best possible outcomes. The Nurse Extern Program is an important piece of our nursing pipeline, as we strive to grow and retain the very best nurses and to provide the best possible care to our patients. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center’s Nurse Intern Program for student nurses is designed to expand your understanding of the dynamic role of the RN. You’ll work right alongside members of our nursing team! This experience will help you learn to act and think like a nurse, sharpen your assessment and critical-thinking skills and develop relationships with other professionals throughout the hospital. This is a highly competitive, part- to full-time paid summer internship lasting up to eight weeks. During this incredible learning experience, you will also have an opportunity to discuss unit and hospital quality initiatives and review the latest trends and initiatives in healthcare. By the end of the summer, you will understand the professional role of the registered nurse and how nurses assess and meet the needs of their patients. It is certainly an exciting time to be a nurse! The Nurse Intern Program experiences are available in our Medical & Surgical units, as well as Women’s & Children’s Center, Behavioral Health Services, Critical Care Unit, Emergency Services, and Surgical Services. Externs will be able to indicate their preferences during the application process.

Requirements

• Applicants must successfully complete the year prior to graduation in a nursing program before the start of the internship.
• A grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale is required.
• Applicants also must hold current certification in CPR by the beginning date of the internship.
• The Nurse Internship is 8 weeks long and will run from May 18th, 2026– July 27, 2026 (dates could vary slightly based on candidate need).
• High School (Required)
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• CNA or completion of 1st semester of RN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Responsibilities

• Applies cardiac monitor in alignment with approved policies, procedures, and physician orders.
• Completes assigned tasks in alignment with infection control standards.
• Documents and reports care delivered to patients under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Obtains and maintains professional knowledge by completing required knowledge and skills through orientation and competency activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, and seeking new clinical learning opportunities.
• Promotes a safe environment by maintaining high fall risk precautions, skin risk precautions, and patient specific precautions.
• Promotes patient comfort and mobility through ambulation, turning, and repositioning.
• Provides direct age-appropriate care to patients under the supervision of the RN. Assists with activities of daily living, performs EKG’s and finger stick blood sugars and bladder scans.
• Supports relationship-based care by providing compassionate, holistic care to patients, family, and co-workers and promoting a safe, caring, and healing environment.

Benefits

• When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life.
• Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us!
• We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.
• Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs.
• We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers.
• We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED