Nurse Extern - Neuro/Stroke

Join the amazing team at Reading Hospital!

10 week externship, 12 hour shifts, 36 hours biweekly, with weekend rotation 

*Please note:  

Interviews will not begin until January, 2026 with start dates on May 4^th, May 18^th, and June 1^st.   We will contact you to discuss openings in January, 2026.   

You are able to interview for up to 2 nursing divisions:   

Emergency, Critical Care, Medical, Surgical Med Surg, Rehab, Periop, Maternal/Child, CVL, CVIR, Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology & Hemodialysis.  

The Nurse Extern will perform patient care skills under the supervision of the RN preceptor and in accordance with Tower Health policies and procedures. It is a “professional nurse” focus for the prospective graduate nurse. 

A Nurse Extern Will:    

• Accompany the RN preceptor at all times on the assigned unit; clinical, shared governance meetings, etc. 

• Perform assessments along with the RN. 

• Document in EPIC using Nurse Extern sign on. 

• Perform duties listed on the skills checklist under the direct supervision of the RN  

A Nurse Extern May NOT: 

• Administer medications 

• Perform peripheral IV insertion or obtain blood draws from Central Lines 

• Administer Blood or Blood byproducts 

• Administer titratable /vasoactive drip infusions or IV Push medications 

• Perform independent double check verification 

• Obtain or verify verbal or phone orders from providers 

• Witness consents 

• Provide discharge instructions 

• Be utilized as the unit’s PCA  

A Skills Checklist will be completed by the Nurse Extern. The RN preceptor will sign off concepts and skills covered with the Nurse Extern.  

Dress Code:     White scrub top with Navy scrub bottoms.  

                           May wear long sleeve, white shirt underneath scrub top. 

White Scrub jacket or lab coat. Clean sneakers or clogs.   

Must follow dress code stipulations that are applicable to Nursing personnel 

Education Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Nursing Student of an Accredited School 

• Completed Fundamentals of Nursing course and at least one clinical rotation 

 Required: 

• Recommendation letter from school 

 Certification and Licensure: 

• BLS Certification 

Neuro/Stroke Department Overview:

• 30 private rooms within the newly built, state of the art T building.
• T2 specializes in care for the neuroscience patient population including strokes, TIAs, craniotomies, carotid endarterectomies, and other neurological diseases.
• T2 is the Primary stroke center and also the epilepsy monitoring unit of the hospital, focusing on caring for those with newly diagnosed seizures and ongoing seizure management. 
• The T2 neuroscience team utilizes a collaborative, interprofessional approach to patient care; are highly engaged in creating a positive patient and employee experience; exceedingly qualified to meet the needs of complex patients; strive to deliver the highest quality patient and family centered care. 

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of Reading Hospital here: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!