2026 Summer Student Nurse Intern

Spend Summer 2026 at Essentia Health - St Joseph's Medical Center as a Student Nurse Intern in Brainerd, MN!

Education Qualifications:

As a Student Nurse Intern, you will work under direct supervision, providing essential support in both routine and technical aspects of nursing care for patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with patient care activities while adhering to best practices and protocols.

Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

Help maintain a safe and healing environment for patients and families.

Units Available for Student Nurse Interns:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Float Team

Emergency Department (ED)

Medical/Surgical

Medical Unit

Procedural Units: OR/PACU/Cath Lab/Endoscopy

Oncology

Grace Unit

Birthing Center

*Unit availability may vary.

Internship Requirements:

Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree Students: must have completed Junior year of nursing program prior to Summer 2026

Associate Degree Students: must have completed two semesters of nursing clinical prior to Summer 2026

Enrolled in a nursing co-operative internship course for the summer 2026 semester

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire

Must be able to commit to 32-40 hours/week (up to 400 hours for the entire summer). Shifts: day, night, and weekend

Students with full/part-time summer class loads will have adjusted hour requirements and must be able to commit to 32 hours every two weeks

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
• BCLS certifications through Red Cross must be renewed through the American Heart Association if continuing as a senior nurse intern
• This certification must not expire during the internship.

Apply Online and Please Attach the Following:

Resume

Cover Letter outlining your top 3 units of choice

Unofficial Transcripts

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 14TH, 2025

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