Nurse Intern - Summer 2026

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

🩺 Summer 2026 Nurse Internship – 46th Annual Program

Program Dates: May 26 – August 2, 2026

Location: Nurse Internship for this posting will be placed at Emplify Health - Wabasha, MN. The RN Intern will be working in our Med/Surg and Emergency Departments in a community-based critical access hospital.

🌟 Program Overview

Ready to step out of the classroom and into real-world nursing? Emplify Health by Gundersen invites you to apply for our 46th Annual Nurse Internship Program — a 10-week, paid summer experience designed to sharpen your clinical skills and boost your confidence.

Whether you're fresh off a clinical rotation or still learning how to juggle care plans and sleep schedules, this internship meets you where you are — and helps you grow from there.

As a Nurse Intern, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced nurses and healthcare professionals across a variety of settings, from med/surg units to specialty departments and outpatient clinics. You’ll gain hands-on experience in clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication, and critical thinking — all while gaining a competitive edge for your final semester(s) and future career.

Bonus: Exceptional interns may be considered for continued employment, and potential RN offers after graduation.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Summer 2026 Nurse Internship, applicants must:

• Be on track to graduate from a baccalaureate or associate nursing program by December 2026 or May 2027
• Hold at least one of the following active certifications/licenses:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)
  • Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Have a current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (must include hands-on training)
• Be available to work 30–36 hours per week, across all shifts (Days, PMs, Nights), including weekends and holidays

📝 Application Checklist

To apply, please complete the following steps:

1) Submit the online application and upload your CPR and CNA/LPN/EMT certifications

2) Attach a resume that includes:

• Your high school graduation date
• Your anticipated nursing program graduation date

3) Include a cover letter that helps us get to know you beyond your resume. Please include:

• Why you chose nursing
• What makes you a strong candidate for this internship
• Your goals during and after the internship

4) Send your official college transcript to:

• Claire Gosse
  Emplify Health by Gundersen, Mailstop FS6-001
  1900 South Ave., La Crosse, WI 54601
  Or email: claire.gosse@emplifyhealth.org

📅 Key Dates

• Application Opens: November 16, 2025
• Application Deadline: December 14, 2025
• Offers Extended: Mid-January 2026

Questions can be sent to emplify health by Gundersen - Wabasha recruiter, Brenda Creighton at blcreigh@emplifyhealth.org 

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Brenda Creighton

Recruiter Email Address:

blcreigh@emplifyhealth.org

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