Summer 2027 Undergraduate Nursing Internship | NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens

About the role

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients in the New York metropolitan area and throughout the globe. In collaboration with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, ground-breaking research, and innovative, patient-centered clinical care.

Start building your nursing career at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. Our paid, eight-week internship gives undergraduate nursing students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on exposure within a hospital setting while learning from experienced nursing professionals. Selected interns will work alongside our Nursing team within Medical/Surgical units, gaining valuable insight into patient care, hospital operations, teamwork, and the day-to-day responsibilities of nursing professionals. Under supervision, interns will perform patient care activities and supporting services related to the personal, therapeutic and comfort needs of patients. We have four internship opportunities available within Nursing for Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities related to patients' personal, therapeutic, and comfort needs
• Support patients with activities of daily living
• Obtain patient height, weight, and vital signs, as appropriate
• Perform blood pressure measurements using electronic and manual equipment
• Learn and follow established patient care policies, procedures, safety practices, and standards
• Collaborate with nurses and other members of the healthcare team
• Strengthen communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Present a final project or presentation highlighting your experience, key takeaways, and lessons learned during the internship

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and complete assigned work within established timelines
• Ability to follow direction from nursing leadership and appropriately communicate updates to key staff
• Ability to identify problems, review information, recognize trends, and communicate potential solutions

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Effective time and task management skills
• Team-oriented and comfortable working collaboratively with a variety of colleagues

Pay

Salary Range: $21.00/Hourly

Schedule

Shift: Day

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 8 through Friday, July 30, 2027

Location: On-site in Flushing, Queens, NY (all roles require on-site presence; employees should live within a commutable distance; no travel reimbursement)