Summer 2026 Nurse Externship

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

Please upload your most recent unofficial transcript (inclusive of the previous Spring/Summer semester) in the resume upload section.

This program is highly competitive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications, interviews, and offers are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Clinical Tracks:

• The King of Prussia (KOP) campus offers a close-knit, community hospital environment backed by the extensive resources of CHOP. Nurse Externs have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of clinical areas, which may include the Emergency Department, PICU/Oncology, Peri-Operative Services, General Pediatrics, Surgical, N/IICU, and Adolescent care. During the program, externs can expect to rotate through 2-3 specialty areas to broaden their clinical exposure and skillset.
• The Ambulatory Track offers Nurse Externs an opportunity to work alongside nurses in both Primary Care and Specialty/Subspecialty Care Clinics at CHOP. Ambulatory externs participate in direct patient care, including patient/family education, health promotion, and disease treatment. The Ambulatory Track provides externs a wonderful opportunity to learn the role of the ambulatory nurse and strengthen critical thinking and clinical skills.
• The Perioperative Nurse Extern experience is an immersion into the various procedural spaces within CHOP. Externs rotate through the Main Operating Room (OR), Cardiothoracic OR, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Perianesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Cardiac Prep and Recovery Unit (CPRU), Gastrointestinal (GI) Suite, and Sedation. For those interested in the operative space, this is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into that career path.
• The Behavioral Health (BH) Nurse Extern Track at CHOP offers hands-on experience caring for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Through rotations on the Philadelphia Adolescent Unit and Medical Behavioral Unit, externs will care for patients with conditions such as suicidal ideation, mood disorders, eating disorders, ingestions, and co-occurring medical and behavioral concerns. BH Nurse Externs also have the opportunity to shadow roles such as the Behavioral Health Resource Nurse, the Behavioral Health Clinician Charge, and within the Behavioral Health & Crisis Center (BHCC). The program builds foundational skills in trauma-informed care, focusing on communication, empathy, teamwork, and the use of safety and de-escalation techniques through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• The Medical Surgical & Critical Care Nurse Extern Track at CHOP offers future nurses an opportunity to experience nursing across a continuum of care. Nurse Externs in this track will spend time seeing the specialized care that CHOP delivers across it's medical-surgical units as well as intensive care areas. Nurse Externs will rotate between one (1) medical-surgical area and one (1) intensive care area. Medical-surgical units may include the Emergency Department, Oncology, General Pediatrics & Complex Care Units, Pulmonary Unit, Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Unit, Neurology Unit, Hematology & Nephrology Unit, Cardiac Stepdown Unit, Surgical/Trauma Unit, Infant Transitional Care Unit, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Intensive care areas may include Cardiac, Neonatal, or Pediatric Intensive Care units. This is a great opportunity for future nurses interested in pursuing pediatric nursing and are looking to explore different care areas within that realm.

Under the direct supervision of an RN, the Nurse Extern participates in the delivery of nursing care to patients. This position exists within the content of a time-limited student experience. Works within the clinical nursing area in a support role, assisting nursing staff in the provision of care to pediatric patients and their families. The program is open to students enrolled in an RN nursing program and must be within 12 months of graduation by the start of the program.

What you will do

• Under RN supervision, assists in the provision of care to patients and families. Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Responds promptly and positively to patients, families, associates, and all others in a respectful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Follows hospital and departmental procedures and policies, including but not limited to patient safety, mandatory education, confidentiality, and attendance.
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills and use monitoring equipment, under direct supervision of RN/Preceptor.
• Demonstrates high standards of professionalism by maintaining a professional image in all he/she does.
• Responsible for efficient and cost-effective utilization of hospital resources.
• Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Enrollment in a Nursing Program Required

Experience Qualifications

• In a healthcare setting Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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