Nurse Intern Program

Job Description - 2027 University Hospitals Nurse Intern Program )

2027 University Hospitals Nurse Intern Program - (  )

University Hospitals is currently accepting applications for our 2027 Summer Nursing Internship Program. The nursing internship is a 10-week, temporary, paid summer position that provides nursing students the opportunity to work with a highly skilled RN preceptor in a supportive learning environment. The program assists the Nursing Intern to improve communication, critical thinking, clinical, and time management skills while increasing self-confidence and clinical competence.

The Nurse Intern functions within the registered nurse’s scope of practice under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor. The Nurse Intern provides patient care for individuals and their families, with the goal of assisting individuals in attaining, maintaining, and restoring optimal health. The Nurse Intern implements her/his role through collaboration with the clinical preceptor and/or clinical faculty.

Please review the Nursing Internship FAQ to learn more about the nursing internship program and review the Internship Application Checklist

Tasks and responsibilities may be restricted further as defined by the needs of the clinical services

Administration of medications and blood products

Verification of blood products

Initiation, monitoring or discontinuation of IV’s

Any IV Pump adjustment including flow rate, clearing pump totals

Traction adjustment

Baseline, first 15 minute, or post transfusion VS with Blood Administration

Management of external ventriculostomy tube

Tracheostomy tube change or suctioning

Read or level CVP lines

Assess functioning of monitoring equipment

Gastric tube insertion or irrigation

Initiation of nasogastric tube feeding

Administration of oxygen

Throat cultures (except in Emergency Department only)

Independent patient check-ins in pre-op

Documentation in circulator role

Work one-on-one with an RN, performing the duties of the professional nurse

Increased proficiency in performing assessments, medication administration, documentation, and clinical reasoning

Develop time management and organizational skills

Improve communication skills with patient/families and care team members

Grow in understanding the role of the professional nurse

Receive priority job placement upon graduation

• Enrollment in one of the below qualifying nursing programs:
  • Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Hiram College, Kent State University (and Kent regional campuses),University of Mount Union, University of Akron, John Carroll, and Ursuline College.
• Students must have a graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028

Most up-to-date transcripts must be uploaded with application and/or emailed to: UHNurse Intern

Students who are hired as a Nurse Intern are required to enroll in the corresponding class offered by their school