Mercy STL Nurse Externship - Winter

Location: Mercy Hospital St Louis

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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.

Position Details:

Nurse Externship – Mercy St. Louis Hospital (Winter 2026–2027)

Are you a nursing student looking to gain hands-on clinical experience during your winter break? The Mercy St. Louis Hospital Nurse Externship offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world nursing practice.

As a paid Nurse Extern, you will work approximately 36 hours per week alongside experienced Mercy nurses, rotating through a variety of acute care units and gaining valuable clinical exposure. Program Dates Winter Externship: December 21, 2026 – January 15, 2027 Designed to align with your winter break schedule. What You'll Gain Participating in the Mercy Nurse Externship will help you:

Deepen your understanding of the RN role in an acute care setting

Build confidence in providing both direct and indirect patient care

Strengthen your clinical skills through one-on-one preceptor support Clinical Skills Exposure Includes IV therapy

Foley catheter care

NG tube care and tube feeding

Ostomy care

Point-of-care testing

Phlebotomy and specimen collection

Simple dressing changes

Head-to-toe assessments

Tracheostomy care Eligibility Requirements To be considered, applicants must have:

Completed at least two semesters of nursing school by the start of the externship

Completed at least one clinical rotation Apply Today Space is limited, and positions are expected to fill quickly. We encourage interested students to apply as soon as possible. Questions? Chrissa Borick 📧 [email protected]

Launch your nursing career with hands-on experience, clinical skill development, and mentorship from Mercy nursing professionals.

Why Mercy?

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.