Student Nurse Externship - Summer Nursing Externship 2027

Job Summary

Our nurse externship program consists of 8-week paid work experience with a registered nurse preceptor.   

Nursing students entering their senior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the third semester of a diploma or associate degree program.   Graduating December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028 to be eligible for the program.  

The Nurse Extern will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.   Requires the knowledge, technique, and communication skills to therapeutically meet the needs of assigned patients. Responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks that may include activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. The Nurse Extern may also assist patients with personal hygiene and will provide personal hygiene to patients who are unable to assist themselves. Nurse Extern will also assist in ambulating, turning, and positioning patients as well as assist in transporting patients, answering call lights, and reporting observations to the patient’s nurse. The Nurse Extern will document as appropriate. Must follow the policies and procedures of the organization. Those in this role must also protect patient information.   Must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.

How to apply

• Complete the online IRMC application -Extern - Summer Nursing Externship 


• Submit a resume.


• Two Letters of recommendation


•  Copies of your transcripts; minimum GPA of 3.0. 

Program Begins

• June 7, 2027 

Interviews will begin mid-December 2026

Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be uploaded with application or sent via email or to the address listed below.

Sheila Martin, BSN, RN
Nurse Recruiter
835 Hospital Road, P.O. Box 788
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: 724.357.8045
Fax: 724.357.6981
Email: [email protected]