Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: West Central PA Hospitals at UPMC

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Patient Care, Preceptorship, Clinical Skills, BLS Certification, Communication, Teamwork, Mentorship

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Important: · For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts · Status updates will be sent to the email address used on the application. *Ensure you monitor your Junk/Spam inbox for correspondence from UPMC About the Program UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put what you learned in nursing school into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor. This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2026. During the internship you will have the opportunity to: · Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC · Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey · Build your confidence as a future nurse · Work at one hospital for the summer (*Assignment shared at time of offer) · Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement · Work up to 40 hours/week (*SNIs follow their preceptor’s schedule; we understand obligations may not permit you to work a full-time schedule, we can accommodate!) · Apply to and accept system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program · Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship · Give back to the community · Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine Location Opportunities · SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities: · UPMC Altoona (Altoona, PA) · UPMC Bedford (Everett, PA) · UPMC Somerset (Somerset, PA) Required Documents to Upload at Time of Application Resume Nursing Transcripts *Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 required Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 18-22) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 24) Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (schedule flexibility can be accommodated) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC upon graduation Licensure/Certifications Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required *SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation *All cards should specify that the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course. Community and First Aide cards cannot be accepted. Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty *Specific instructions will be provided during the onboarding process SNI Program Recruitment and Programmatic Expectations: Applications Open: August 15 – March 15* *Subject to change based on applicant flow SNI Program Dates: May 18 – July 24 Interested in Learning More? Check out Nursing Careers at UPMC and our SNI Blog UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Responsibilities

This temporary, paid 10-week summer program allows student nurses to apply their academic learning by working one-on-one with a trained preceptor in a hospital setting. Interns will participate in supplementary educational sessions, shadow other nursing areas, and build confidence as future nurses.