Student Nurse Extern Medical Neurology and Stroke Unit

(RN) Nursing students slated to graduate in 2027 are encouraged to apply for our Winter Student Nurse Extern Program

This dayshift position will be based on the 48-bed Stroke & Neurology Telemetry Unit at Med Star Franklin Square Medical Center. As an extern, you will gain experience caring for neurological patients, including those who may have stroke, seizure, brain mass, neuro-surg and demyelinating diseases.

This unit also provides care for patients who have a diagnosed respiratory need as well.

Gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside an experienced RN mentor and interdisciplinary care team. For at least 50% of your clinical time, you will receive one-on-one mentorship, coaching, and support to help build your clinical skills, critical thinking, and confidence as a future nurse.

You willalso be supported by a Nursing Professional Development Specialist andparticipatein bi-weekly educational sessions designed to enhance your learning experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop meaningful connections and explore a future careeronthe unit of your choice.

Program

Start Date:

To be determined /mid-December 2026.

• During the Winter Cohort, externs will work full-time hours, consisting of 12-hour shifts, for approximately five weeks.
• Your schedule will align with your assigned nurse preceptor's schedule throughout the program.
• Due to the intensive nature of the cohort, time off is not permitted during this period.
• Please note:
  
  Nurse externs do not work on legal holidays(Christmas and New Year’s Day).

• Upon successful completion of the program, externs in good standing will be expected to continue employment in a per diem role through graduation.
• Ongoing employment as a nurse extern requires a commitment of 16 hours per pay period (biweekly).
• Flexible scheduling options are available during the academic semester, allowing you to choose between 8-hour or 12-hour shifts to support a healthy balance between work and school.

Pay: $20.12 per hour

Education/Training:
Active enrollment in an accredited RN program;
Must be graduating from your program inMay/August/December
2027.Official transcripts willberequiredattimeof hire and at the end of each semester tovalidateactive enrollment.

License/Certification:
No licenseisrequiredfor this position;

BLS (CPR for Healthcare Providers) certification is required by time of hire.

Learn from the best. Become the best.

Med Star Health has an unwavering commitment to advance the practice of nursing and develop our future nursing professionals. As a nursing student considering where to begin your career, Med Star has it all – opportunities to jump start your career while in school, plus a New-to-Practice Residency program to start your nursing career off strong.

This position has a hiring range of USD $20.12 - USD $20.12 /Hr.