Communicating to patients, families, employees, and physicians utilizing both verbal and written communication skills.
Responds to patient needs with promptness, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility and collaborates with RN.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Knowledge of nursing care provided for specific patient population of unit, as well as knowledge of department and unit standards, policies, and selected procedures.
Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN, and recognize change in patient status and take appropriate action.
Ability to communicate optimally and utilize required technical skills as outlined in procedures for patients and to follow universal precautions.
Exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy.
High school diploma/GED required or International Education Evaluation from a ChristianaCare approved vendor
Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program which prepares the candidate to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
One completed "in-person/ hands-on clinical rotation by the start of the program
Availability to attend the mandatory classroom training portion; these dates will be outlined during the interview process.
Current BLS required
Resume
Cover letter. The cover letter must explain why you want to be a nurse and express your desire to work for ChristianaCare
Transcripts (unofficial) from registered nursing program
Starts beginning of June 2026
Work throughout the year
Work ONE 8 hour shift weekly or 16 hours bi-weekly (externs are able to work more than the minimum.)
One weekend every 4 weeks
Holiday work requirement
Starts week of May 25th, 2026
Must be graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
Must work a minimum of 36 hours a week for an 11 week program during Summer 2026
This position will be under the Float Pool Manager, and you will be placed based on hospital needs.
- February 19th at 11:59pm: Application closes
- Mid- March Interviews
- Mid- April Offers
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Description
Current registered nursing students, apply now for the Summer 2026 Year-Round (Beginning of June Start Date) and Summer Only (Week of May 25th) Student Nurse Extern Position Deadline to apply February 19th at 11:59pm.
As a registered nursing student, would you like the opportunity to be in an acute care inpatient clinical setting while working under the direction of a nurse?
We are seeking registered nursing students, who are interested in our Student Nurse Extern program starting Summer 2026
Student Nurse Externs provide hygiene/comfort measures and selected direct and indirect patient care activities and ancillary duties for our patients. This position is for ALL campuses.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The nurse extern will demonstrate skills and knowledge vital to deliver care appropriate to a diverse patient population, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to acquire information to identify patient needs, and to provide the appropriate care needed.
The student nurse will perform crucial unit specific tasks such as:
Education and Experience Requirements:
Application Submission Requirements:
Must Submit the following:
Year- Round Student Nurse Extern Position Requirements:
Summer Only- Student Nurse Extern Position (Newark and/or Wilmington Only):
Application Timeline:
If you have any questions, please email:
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $19.82/HR plus any applicable differentials.This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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