Summer 2026 Student Nurse Internship Program - Detroit Lakes
About The Position
As a Student Nurse Intern, you will work under direct supervision, providing essential support in both routine and technical aspects of nursing care for patients of all ages. Key Responsibilities: Assist with patient care activities while adhering to best practices and protocols. Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Help maintain a safe and healing environment for patients and families. Units Available for Student Nurse Interns: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Emergency Department (ED) Medical/Surgical Procedural Units: OR & Endoscopy BirthCenter Critical Access sites: Graceville, ADA, Fosston Minnesota Unit availability may vary. Internship Requirements: Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program Bachelor’s Degree Students : must have completed Junior year of nursing program prior to Summer 2026 Associate Degree Students: must have completed two semesters of nursing clinical prior to Summer 2026 Enrolled in a nursing co-operative internship course for the summer 2026 semester Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire Must be able to commit to 32-40 hours/week (up to 400 hours for the entire summer). Shifts: day, night, and weekend Students with full/part-time summer class loads will have adjusted hour requirements and must be able to commit to 32 hours every two weeks Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire BCLS certifications through Red Cross must be renewed through the American Heart Association if continuing as a senior nurse intern This certification must not expire during the internship. Apply Online and Please Attach the Following: Resume Cover Letter outlining your top 3 units of choice Unofficial Transcripts APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 14TH, 2025
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program
- Bachelor’s Degree Students : must have completed Junior year of nursing program prior to Summer 2026
- Associate Degree Students: must have completed two semesters of nursing clinical prior to Summer 2026
- Enrolled in a nursing co-operative internship course for the summer 2026 semester
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire
- Must be able to commit to 32-40 hours/week (up to 400 hours for the entire summer). Shifts: day, night, and weekend
- Students with full/part-time summer class loads will have adjusted hour requirements and must be able to commit to 32 hours every two weeks
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
- BCLS certifications through Red Cross must be renewed through the American Heart Association if continuing as a senior nurse intern
- This certification must not expire during the internship.
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your top 3 units of choice
- Unofficial Transcripts
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care activities while adhering to best practices and protocols.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Help maintain a safe and healing environment for patients and families.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
