Student Nurse Extern - Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit

This flex schedule position will be based on the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit ED at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. The CVSD cares for open heart and vascular surgical patients. The skills built on this unit will help support growth into the CVICU in the future.




(RN) Nursing students slated to graduate in May or December 2025 are encouraged to apply now for our Winter Student Nurse Extern Program

Job Summary:
As a Nurse Extern, you will work alongside an RN mentor and care team, providing holistic and quality care to our patients. You will be paired with your RN mentor for at least 50% of your clinical time - receiving coaching, hands-on learning, and assimilation into the practice environment. Your assigned RN mentor will help you develop critical thinking skills needed to increase your confidence as a nursing professional. In addition, a nursing professional development specialist will support you to ensure your learning needs are met as you gain the best clinical experience possible.

This is an excellent experience to build a relationship on the unit where you would like to start your career as a new to practice nurse!

Program Start Date: December 16, 2024

Required Commitment: During our winter mini cohort, you will work 36 to 40 hours per week during your winter break. Once your classes resume for the spring semester, you will transition to working a flexible per diem schedule of just 16 hours bi-weekly. *This is NOT a "winter only" position.

Your schedule will follow your nurse preceptor's schedule. In this unit, you will work a combination of shifts. Bi/Weekly interactive educational sessions will be provided for additional learning opportunity and will be scheduled for day shift hours. Please be aware of the need for flexibility.

Hours: Please note- this is a flexible schedule position. You will be scheduled for 12-hour shifts following your assigned nurse preceptor's schedule during your winter break. Once classes begin, you may elect to work 8- or 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling.

Pay: $20.12 per hour

Education/Training: Active enrollment in an accredited RN program; Must be graduating from your program in 2025. Official transcripts will be required at time of hire and at the end of each semester to validate active enrollment.

Experience: No clinical experience outside of nursing school is required.

License/Certification: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required no later than one month prior to start date; BLS (CPR for Healthcare Providers) certification.

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