About this position
Summer Nurse Internship Program
UNIT SUMMARY: The Emergency Department at Northwest Hospital currently sees over 60,000 patients per year and has 49 beds. The Emergency Department treats major and minor illnesses, typically related to cardiac, stroke and behavioral health. Additionally, staff may provide care for orthopedic injuries or minor trauma. Our rapid care area is designated for minor illnesses. Staff members are outgoing and positive and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status and be able to effectively implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms.
The 10-week Summer Nurse Internship program, consisting of 36 clinical hours weekly (three 12-hour shifts), offers individual and group support in cultivating professional and educational growth and helping students bridge the academic-practice gap in their knowledge, skills and professional practice. This is an opportunity to gain experience working one on one with a nurse during the summer to gain more hands-on and critical thinking experience.
Student Nurse opportunities are available to eligible students after successfully completing the 10- week program.
Program starts on June 8, 2026
At Northwest, we have the following units available for the internship program:
- Emergency Dept
- Surgical/Orthopedic
- Stroke Medical/Acute Medical Care Unit
- Progressive Care
- ICU-Step Down
- Behavioral Health
- Observation
To qualify, you must:
• Be in your final year of ADN or junior year of BSN
• Available starting June 8
• CNA license required as well as a BLS card certified by the American Heart Association