Registered Nurse Student Internship (SHIP) Sentara Martha Jefferson 2026
About The Position
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is accepting applications for our 2026 Student Healthcare Internship Program (S.H.I.P) for Registered Nursing Students! This paid internship is located in Charlottesville, VA. Click here to learn more about Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital! The S.H.I.P 9-week program gives students within their last 2 semesters of a Registered Nurse program the opportunity to shadow and learn valuable skills in a real hospital setting. S.H.I.P. provides aspiring nurses unique opportunities to earn premium pay while working in an acute care setting at this nationally recognized, four-time Magnet-designated community hospital, located in Charlottesville Va. All applicants who are selected to enroll in this internship will be expected to complete the summer schedule. Students who successfully complete the S.H.I.P. schedule will be provided with preferential job placement. Important Dates: Start of program: 6/1/2026 Graduation 8/1/2026 Interviews begin week of 2/16/2026 Selected candidates notified by 3/6/2026 Experiences in several areas including: Hospitalist CNE Directors Nursing Education Specialty units like ICU, Emergency Department, and Women's Health. And so much more!! RN Nursing Students are unlicensed staff members who are within two semesters of graduation from an accredited RN program They are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing or medical staff. Current student enrolled in clinical RN program must be within 2 semesters from graduation from accredited RN program.
Requirements
- Student of a Registered Nursing Program within 2 semesters of graduation required
- High school Graduate or Equivalent required
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- Availability for 1 shift per week on home unit (12 hour) and a half day shadow and lunch per week.
- Availability for first week orientation within home unit. (3 Twelve-hour shifts)
- Available for Day, Evening, or Night shift highly preferred.
- Current student enrolled in clinical RN program must be within 2 semesters from graduation from accredited RN program.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Implement delegated aspects of nursing care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Provide patient care.
- Support the admissions and discharge process.
- Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse.
- Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing or medical staff.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
