Summer 2027 Student Nurse Extern

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Department

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*Expected Starting Pay Range

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Completion of the junior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the first year of an Associate Degree in Nursing program before the externship begins.
• Completion of at least one hospital-based medical-surgical or comparable clinical rotation before the program start date.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Submission of complete application must include:

• Upload current resume
• Upload letter of recommendationfrom Professor/Instructor
• Unoffical transcript showing 3.0 GPA and completion of med/surg

*If items are not uploaded, candidate will not be considered.


Job Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support individualized plans of care and communicate changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Provide safe, developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Complete assigned documentation and assist with patient transport and unit-related duties as needed.
• Participate as an engaged member of the healthcare team while seeking guidance and feedback to support learning and professional development.

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability