Student Nurse Internship
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 2025.
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
- Student Nurse Internship (SNI) opportunities are available at UPMC facilities in the following regions: Central PA, North Central PA, Northwestern PA & Western NY, Southwestern PA, West Central PA, Western MD.
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 2025, Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 required
- Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 19-23) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 25)
- 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
- 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 19 – July 25
Interested in Learning More?
- Check out Nursing Careers at UPMC and our SNI Blog
Ready to Apply? Click here!
- Candidates must apply on UPMC’s website for consideration
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.