Nurse Externship - Springfield Summer 2026 - Republic - Mercy

Description

Find your calling at Mercy

As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN.

The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.

Position Details:
Mercy Springfield Summer 2026 Nurse Extern Program

Are you interested in gaining more clinical experience during your school break while earning extra money? If the answer is yes, Mercy's extern program may be just what you are looking for.

Our Externs will have the opportunity to gain additional preceptor clinical experiences while getting paid an hourly wage.
Participating in a Mercy Externship this winter will help you...
Better understand the nurse role in an acute care facility
Build more confidence in providing direct and indirect patient care
Engage in additional clinical preceptor time to increase approved nursing skills under the direction of your preceptor:
IV therapy
Foley care
NG tube care and tube feeding
ostomy care
POC, phlebotomy and specimen collection
simple dressing changes
Participate in head-to-toe assessment
Trach care

Limited opportunities, make sure you apply by

March 15, 2026
Requirements for application- completed 2 semesters of nursing school by start of externship
2 letters Recommendation

1 letter of Recommendation School/Academic
1 letter of Recommendation Professional/Personal

This externship will run from June 1st-July 31st.

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Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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