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Nurse Extern, CVICU, Full-Time, Days

CompanyThe University of Chicago Medicine
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Nurse Extern will participate in a 10-week externship program focused on Medical/Surgical & General Medicine departments. Candidates will be matched with a clinical area and are expected to work three 12-hour shifts each week.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
7621
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
36 hours
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About The Company
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients. Our mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions, UChicago Medicine comprises the Medical Center, Pritzker School of Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division. Its main Hyde Park campus is home to the Center for Care and Discovery, Bernard Mitchell Hospital, Comer Children’s Hospital and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine. It also has a 108,000-square-foot facility in Orland Park as well as an outpatient clinic in Chicago's South Loop, as well as affiliations and partnerships that create a regional network of doctors in dozens of Chicago-area communities. UChicago Medicine offers a full range of specialty-care services for adults and children through more than 40 institutes and centers including an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. It has 805 licensed beds, nearly 850 attending physicians, about 2,500 nurses and over 1,100 residents and fellows. Harvey-based Ingalls Health joined UChicago Medicine’s network in 2016.
About the Role

Job Description

Summer 2026 Nurse Extern Program - CVICU

Full-time, Day Shift 

10-week Summer Nurse Externship program, Monday, June 1st – Friday, August 7th, 2026

 

In conjunction with the University of Chicago Medicine’s mission to provide superior health care, the mission of the Nurse Extern Program is to provide exceptional professional development for students completing their last year in a BSN, or direct entry MSN program. The focus of the nurse externship program will include Medical/Surgical & General Medicine departments.

 

 

UChicago Medicine 10‑week 2026 Summer Nurse Externship Program

  • Students are matched with one clinical area for the duration of the program
  • Opportunity to continue working during your final year of school after the externship
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments
  • Ideal candidates are passionate about nursing and see UChicago Medicine as the place to launch their careers
  • Program designed to support transition into a Staff Nurse role upon graduation and licensure

 

Application and Interviewing Process

  • All Interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
  • The interviewing process will start mid-January for selected candidates

 

Required Qualifications

  • BLS (CPR)
  • Request 2 professional reference letters prior to the interview - one letter is required from a nursing instructor
  • Copy of most recent transcript
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher required
  • Be enrolled full-time in an accredited BSN or direct-entry MSN program
  • Must be entering your final year in a BSN or direct-entry MSN program in the fall of 2026
  • Please upload all documents and reference letters via the "candidate document uploads" on your candidate profile
  • *All required documents are due prior to your scheduled interview

 

Nurse Externship Details

  • Candidates need to be available for Three, 12-hour shifts for the full duration of the 10-week program
  • Positions will include Day and Night shift opportunities.
  • Candidates will be expected to work some weekends

 

 

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Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

 

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

 

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

 

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

 

Compensation & Benefits Overview

 

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

 

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

 

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Key Skills
NursingPatient CareMedical KnowledgeProfessional DevelopmentTeamworkCommunicationCompassionCritical Thinking
Categories
HealthcareEducation