Student Nurse Summer Internship

Responsibilities

The Mayo Clinic Health System Student Nurse Summer Internship Program in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a paid internship for nursing students; providing opportunities to gain valuable experience and clinical skills. Interns rotate through clinic and hospital departments including those in Eau Claire, Osseo, Menomonie, Bloomer and/or Barron Wisconsin.

The program runs for 11 weeks, beginning May 26th, 2026 and ending August 7th, 2026.

The deadline to apply is Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at 5:00pm, CST.

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care with the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) under Sec. N6.03(3), Wisconsin Administration code. The designated tasks are those which have been taught in the academic programs and/or orientation, and where the individual has demonstrated competence to a designated RN.

Qualifications

Completion of the junior year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program and is a senior in good standing or completion of an adult process and two semesters in nursing of an accredited ADN program as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN- formerly NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in good standing or successful completion of two full clinical rotations of a direct entry Master of Science in nursing program. Must be qualified to graduate from a baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) or associate nursing program (ADN) or successfully completed two full clinic rotations of a direct entry Master of Science in Nursing program by December 2026 or May 2027.

You are expected to provide the following application materials at the time you submit your application. Items cannot be uploaded once you hit the submit button. Applications will be considered incomplete if all of the following items are not attached to your profile:

1. Cover Letter and Resume (highlighting educational background, employment and volunteer activities, professional associations/organizations)

2. Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (see license/certification section below)

After submitting your application, you may receive an email invitation to complete a HireVue interview. This is part of your application; your application will be considered incomplete if this step is not completed. If you apply to both Wisconsin Student Nurse Intern programs, only one HireVue interview will be required.

Additional Experience and/or Qualifications:

Must be available to participate in the entire 11 week program. Must have transportation.

Collects data and provides input to the RN to assist in developing and updating an individualized plan of care including patient goals, evaluation dates and interventions. Documents patient care in accordance with documentation guidelines. Monitors the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and patient care. Provides patient with basic healthcare instruction while delivering care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and ability of patients served. Demonstrates initiative and commitment to growth through active participation and involvement in ongoing education programs. Demonstrates ability to accept accountabilities and responsibility. Provides assistance to the RN in performing patient care activities consistent with established standards of practice.

License or certification:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. We will accept only the following: American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers), Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers) or Military Training Network. This certification must be current through August 2026. If your certification expires prior to August 2026, please include a copy of your current card with a note that you will renew your certification before it expires.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $21.40 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Rotations are scheduled Monday through Friday, day and/or evening shifts. There are shadowing opportunities available through each rotation and professional development learning opportunities throughout the program.

Weekend Schedule

No weekends or holidays required.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jennifer Schindeldecker

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.