Nurse Externship - NW Arkansas Winter

Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence

As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.

Are you ready to take what you've learned in the classroom and bring it to life at the bedside? The Mercy Nursing Externship is an exclusive, paid winter experience designed for nursing students who are eager to accelerate their growth, build confidence, and gain meaningful hands-on experience alongside some of the most compassionate and skilled nurses in healthcare.

As a Mercy Nursing Extern, you'll work approximately 24 hours per week (two 12-hour shifts) and rotate through a variety of nursing units, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and specialty areas while learning directly from experienced Mercy nurses who are invested in your success.

Our externship program provides an unmatched opportunity to:

• Experience real-world nursing practice in a supportive acute care environment
• Develop the confidence and critical-thinking skills needed to thrive as a future RN
• Work one-on-one with experienced nurse preceptors who are dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of nurses
• Explore multiple specialties and care settings to help discover where your passion and future career may lead
• Build meaningful connections with clinical leaders and nursing teams across the organization

Externship Requirement:
Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of nursing school, including a minimum of one round of clinicals, by the start of the externship

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.