Nursing Summer 2026 Internship Program
About The Position
Kickstart Your Healthcare Career with Gillette Children’s Summer Intern Program! Looking to gain hands-on experience that will shape your future in healthcare? Our Summer Intern Program is your gateway to a meaningful and dynamic journey! Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, provides patient care in routine situations, and performs non-professional tasks in the nursing unit. Maintains an orderly and safe physical environment. Application Window : Thursday, March 5th - Thursday, March 12th Program Dates: Monday, June 1st, 2026 – Friday, August 7th, 2026 What to Expect: Orientation begins your adventure, introducing you to the culture and mission of Gillette Children's, as well as the ins and outs of your specific unit. You'll dive into hands-on training, structured classroom sessions, and learn alongside healthcare professionals who are leading the way in pediatric care. From mastering essential policies, procedures, and pain management techniques, to ensuring safety standards and navigating electronic medical records, this program sets you up for success every step of the way. Make a Difference in These Specialty Areas: Neurosciences Unit Orthopedic/Surgical Unit Rehabilitation Unit Employment and Scheduling: Summer Interns work 32 to 40 hours per week (day/evening rotation). This internship offers $21.00/hr and Summer Interns are eligible to receive additional pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts. They are not eligible for benefits. Summer Interns may be expected to rotate shifts. Summer Interns are expected to work weekends and holidays as their schedule requires. Summer Intern Skills and Development: Assisting with the collection and reporting of data (e.g., vital signs, vascular and neurological checks, and responses to pain management medications/side effects). Participate in therapeutic communication. Contribute to patients’ nursing care plans. Provide patient care based on validated skills: Oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning Intermittent indwelling catheterization Use of a bladder scan Enteral feedings and care of feeding tubes Tracheostomy cares Application and cares of adaptive equipment devices Cast cares Nursing Assistant tasks, such as ADLs and feeding Turning/positioning and ambulation
Requirements
- Must be entering the final year of nursing school and have no previous professional experience as an RN.
- Must have current CPR – BLS for Healthcare Providers per American Heart Association guidelines.
- Previous experience working with children in the capacity of baby-sitting, volunteering, and/or nursing school for pediatric rotation.
- Is in the process of learning theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing, has rudimentary skills in performing the technical aspects and knowledge of procedures, care of hospitalized patients, equipment, supplies, and instruments available to assist in patient comfort and recovery. Some understanding of mechanical principles is necessary for using hospital equipment, instruments, and knowledge of hospital record keeping.
- Must be able to attend Summer Nurse Intern orientation and participate in the entire length of the Summer Nurse Internship program.
- Must be able to provide two letters of recommendation (at least one from nursing faculty; one professional letter of recommendation relevant to the position is also acceptable)
- Must enroll in a Summer Nurse Internship course at one of Gillette’s educational partners in Minnesota. The Summer Nurse Intern is responsible for the tuition/fees related to this course.
- Open to non-degree seeking students
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care in routine situations under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
- Performs non-professional tasks in the nursing unit
- Maintains an orderly and safe physical environment
- Assisting with the collection and reporting of data (e.g., vital signs, vascular and neurological checks, and responses to pain management medications/side effects)
- Participate in therapeutic communication
- Contribute to patients’ nursing care plans
- Provide patient care based on validated skills: Oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning Intermittent indwelling catheterization Use of a bladder scan Enteral feedings and care of feeding tubes Tracheostomy cares Application and cares of adaptive equipment devices Cast cares Nursing Assistant tasks, such as ADLs and feeding Turning/positioning and ambulation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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