Nurse Externship Program | Summer 2027| 8 Week Paid Program
Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated
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- Location
- Statesville, NC
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Nurse Extern will be responsible for assisting with unit/patient care needs under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The nurse extern will shadow a nurse preceptor and observe nursing care while practicing in the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant I or II.
Externs will be expected to work the schedule of their assigned preceptor.
May 17th - July 9th 2026
Schedule: Full time - 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, available holidays and weekends and rotating shifts.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited nursing program and entering senior year fall of 2025.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current listing as a Nurse Aide I in good standing with the Division of Health Regulation. Nurse Aide II required before start of Nurse Externship Program May 19, 2025.
- Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
*A 300-word essay will be required to apply for the Nurse Extern Program describing why you would like to be a nurse extern with Iredell Health System. Discuss your reasons for going into nursing and future career goals. This essay will need to be uploaded to your application.