Nurse Extern

Join the premier Nurse Externship program at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Program Dates May 27 - August 1, 2025

Nurse externs provide nursing care alongside a RN clinical coach during an 10-week clinical immersion program. This opportunity will enhance clinical knowledge and provide valuable, direct patient care experience at our Magnet-designated, academic medical center located in Madison, Wisconsin.

This program is intended for nursing students with expected graduation dates between December 2025 and June 2026. Current UW Health employees enrolled in associate or baccalaureate nursing programs are eligible to apply. All other applicants must be currently enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program.

• 10-week, paid nurse externship program starting May 27, 2025.
• Accepting applications between November 1, 2024 and January 6, 2025.

Program Highlights

• Nurse externs gain experience in inpatient and/or ambulatory clinic / procedural departments throughout the Madison-based UW Health campus including University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, East Madison Hospital and regional clinic sites.
• A wide variety of inpatient and outpatient departments host nurse externs in the summer. A nurse recruiter will discuss placement preferences during the interview. Department assignments will be announced at the time of offer.
• Nurse externs will work alongside a RN clinical coach and will perform direct patient care and many other nursing duties on a daily basis.
• We anticipate delivering offers throughout mid-February and March 2025.

Prior to submitting an application, please refer to the detailed information found at https://careers.uwhealth.org/nurse-externship/

Please attach the following items with your online application:

• Resume
  
  
  
  • List all direct care clinical courses you will have completed by May 2025.
  • Include course number and title, facility name (if known) and expected course completion date (month/year)
  • Include your expected date of graduation - month / year
  
  
• Essay
  
  
  
  • Explain why you are pursuing a nurse externship at UW Health.
  • Discuss your clinical interests.
  • Identify 3 personal goals you want to achieve during the program.
  
  
• Unofficial Academic Transcript

Questions may be directed to Adam Eder, Sr. Recruitment Specialist, AEder2@uwhealth.org

Work Schedule:

90% FTE. 36 hours per week. Nurse extern schedules will be assigned based on the schedule of their RN Clinical Coach. 8 and/or 12-hour day/evening or day/night shifts with a weekend/holiday rotation may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

This is a paid externship. Shift differentials apply for PM, Night and weekend shifts.

Education:

Minimum -Current enrollment in a Baccalaureate Nursing program AND successful completion of two clinical courses as a nursing student prior to program start date.

• UW Health Employees ONLY: Current enrollment in an Associate or Baccalaureate nursing program AND successful completion of two clinical courses as a nursing student prior to program start date.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.[SED1]