Nurse Extern, Winter Externship

Job overview

The Nurse Extern, Winter Externship is an onsite, temporary four-week program in Cape Girardeau, MO, with approximately 36 hours per week. Compensation is not specified, though the posting describes the externship as paid. The role is part of Mercy Hospital Southeast’s Center of Nursing Excellence.

What you'll do

• Under RN direction, assist with individualized patient care and designated clinical and nonclinical tasks within the extern scope.
• Rotate through units and develop clinical skills with preceptor support, including IV therapy, Foley and NG tube care, tube feeding, ostomy care, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, specimen collection, dressing changes, trach care, and head-to-toe assessments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nurse extern

winter externship

temporary

four-week session

36 hours/week

12-hour shifts

day or night shifts

cape girardeau mo

mercy

nursing student

clinical preceptor

bls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why this role

Four-week winter session with 12-hour day or night shifts; applicants must have completed at least two semesters of nursing school and one clinical rotation before the program begins.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.