Nurse Externship Program
Summer Nurse Externship Program: Applications will open up soon for temporary 8-week full-time paid employment.
Two options for 2024 Summer Nurse Externships:
- Dates coming soon!
Externships are available at all six Valley Health hospitals.
Program Overview
- Nurse externs under the supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) preceptors gain clinical experience to strengthen and reinforce newly acquired knowledge and skills
- Opportunities provide exploration in home health, critical care, and perioperative nursing along with medical/surgical areas of interest
- Experiential learning opportunities assist with a smooth transition from student to registered nurse
- Nurse Extern works under the direct supervision of a RN. This hands-on learning experience will ultimately assist in a smooth transition from Student to Registered Nurse.
- Extern Enrichment opportunities planned around the extern’s desired topics of interest
Eligibility and Requirements
- Nursing student enrolled in a nationally accredited program in good standing
- Successfully complete the Foundations of Nursing, first year of nursing curriculum prior to hire
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 minimum (must provide current unofficial transcript as part of application process)
- Strong interest in working at VHS after graduation
- Successfully complete all relevant health and background checks as requested
- Provide two recommendations from clinical faculty talentacquisition@valleyhealthlink.com.
Application Process
Applications for the 2025 Summer Nurse Externship program will be coming soon!
- Visit this page (coming soon).
- Follow prompts to apply. Be sure to complete the application fully.
- Provide 2 letters of recommendation from clinical faculty on official letterhead to talentacquisition@valleyhealthlink.com.
- Interviews will be scheduled with selected applicants.
Questions? Contact talentacquisition@valleyhealthlink.com