Nurse Externship - Mercy Springfield Summer 2026

Find your calling at Mercy!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:Mercy Springfield Summer 2026 Nurse Extern ProgramAre you interested in gaining more clinical experience during your school break while earning extra money? If the answer is yes, Mercy’s extern program may be just what you are looking for. Our Externs will have the opportunity to gain additional preceptor clinical experiences while getting paid an hourly wage.Participating in a Mercy Externship this winter will help you...Better understand the nurse role in an acute care facilityBuild more confidence in providing direct and indirect patient careEngage in additional clinical preceptor time to increase approved nursing skills under the direction of your preceptor:IV therapyFoley careNG tube care and tube feedingostomy carePOC, phlebotomy and specimen collectionsimple dressing changesParticipate in head-to-toe assessmentTrach careLimited opportunities, make sure you apply by March 15, 2026Requirements for application- completed 2 semesters of nursing school by start of externship2 letters Recommendation1 letter of Recommendation School/Academic1 letter of Recommendation Professional/PersonalThis externship will run from June 1st-July 31st. For further questions please contact: Nikol.Pacacha@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.By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by StaffAttract to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.See Mercy Terms & Conditions at and Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

Created: 2026-02-01