Nurse Extern - Heart and Vascular Progressive Care
About the role
Location: Hershey, PA. Work Type: PRN. FTE: 0.001. Shift: Varied. Hours: Varied hours. Recruiter Contact: Renee Webster (rfoster4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu). Program Dates: May 17th – July 24th, 2027 (10‑week Summer Nurse Externship). Please include your completed clinical rotations on your resume.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is an Academic Medical Center in Central Pennsylvania with four‑time Magnet accreditation, offering Registered Nurses opportunities to grow and expand their careers.
All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Union: Non Bargained.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures under the guidance of an assigned Registered Nurse.
- Partner with an RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills.
- Learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills such as bathing, safety, and hygiene activities.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Nursing student in the final year of an accredited Nursing Program and completion of one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.
Benefits
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period, plus a Total Rewards Program that features:
- Be Well – Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced – Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured – Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded – Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported – HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Schedule
Shift: Varied. Hours: Varied hours. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on company policy or union contract.