Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: Cole

UPMC Student Nurse Internship (SNI)

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 2027.

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 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 Cole (Coudersport, 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 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required
• Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21
  * schedule will vary by hospital ) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23)
• Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (school 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

Licensure/Certification s

• 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 17 – July 23

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.