Student Nurse Extern- Year-Round Positions; Cecil, Wilmington and Newark

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Current registered nursing students, apply now for the Winter 2026 Start Date Student Nurse Extern Position! Final date to receive applications September 18th at 11:59pm.

As a nursing student, would you like the opportunity to be in an acute care inpatient clinical setting while working under the direction of a nurse?

We are seeking nursing students who are interested in our Student Nurse Extern program starting the week of December 15, 2026
. Student Nurse Externs provide hygiene/comfort measures and selected direct and indirect patient care activities and ancillary duties for our patients. This position is for ALL Cecil, Wilmington and Newark campuses.

• Communicate to patients, families, employees, and physicians using both verbal and written communication skills.
• Respond to patient needs with promptness, initiate interventions within scope of responsibility, and collaborate with RN.
• Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Report to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing care provided for specific patient population of unit, as well as knowledge of department and unit standards, policies, and selected procedures.
• Perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN and recognize changes in patient status and take appropriate action.
• Apply required technical skills as outlined in procedures for patients and follow universal precautions.
• Exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy.

• High school diploma/GED required or International Education Evaluation from a Christiana Care approved vendor.
• Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program which prepares the candidate to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred).
• One completed "in-person/ hands-on" clinical rotation by the start of the program.
• Availability to attend the mandatory classroom training portion; dates will be outlined during the interview process.
• Current BLS required.

This is a flat rate position; any individual hired into this position will be paid $19.82/hr plus any applicable differentials. This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

• Work as a Patient Care Technician.
• Maintain employment throughout the year.
• Work a minimum of 16 hours biweekly (externs may work more than the minimum).
• Work one weekend shift within a four‑week schedule.
• Fulfill a holiday requirement, including one winter holiday and one summer holiday.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./