Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: West Central PA Hospitals

Important: 

·        For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts

·        Status updates will be sent to the email address used on the application.

*Ensure you monitor your Junk/Spam inbox for correspondence from UPMC

About the Program

UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put what you learned in nursing school into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor.  This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2026.

During the internship you will have the opportunity to:

·        Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC

·        Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey

·        Build your confidence as a future nurse

·        Work at one hospital for the summer (*Assignment shared at time of offer) 

·        Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement

·        Work up to 40 hours/week (*SNIs follow their preceptor’s schedule; we understand obligations may not permit you to work a full-time schedule, we can accommodate!)

·        Apply to and accept system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program

·        Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship

·        Give back to the community

·        Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine

Location Opportunities

·        SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities: 

·        UPMC Altoona (Altoona, PA)

·        UPMC Bedford (Everett, PA)

·        UPMC Somerset (Somerset, PA)

Required Documents to Upload at Time of Application

• Resume
• Nursing Transcripts

*Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 required
• Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 18-22) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 24)
• Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (schedule flexibility can be accommodated)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred

• Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC upon graduation

Licensure/Certifications

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required

*SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation

*All cards should specify that the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course. Community and First Aide cards cannot be accepted.

• Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty

*Specific instructions will be provided during the onboarding process

SNI Program Recruitment and Programmatic Expectations:

• Applications Open: August 15 – March 15^*

*Subject to change based on applicant flow

• SNI Program Dates: May 18 – July 24

Interested in Learning More? 

• Check out  Nursing Careers at UPMC and our SNI Blog

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.