Nurse Intern | Summer 2026

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

🩺 Summer 2026 Nurse Internship - 46th Annual Program

Program Dates : May 26 - August 2, 2026

🌟 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)

📝 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 :

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

4) Send your official college transcript to :

Emplify Health by Gundersen, Mailstop FS6-001

1900 South Ave., La Crosse, WI 54601

Or email : claire.gosse@emplifyhealth.org

📅 Key Dates

🏥 Internship Placement Areas

Interns will be matched with departments based on interest, availability, and strengths. Possible placements include :

Medical / Surgical & Specialty Units

Maternal & Pediatric Care

Critical & Emergency Care

Outpatient Services

📞 Questions?

Our Recruitment Services team is here to support you. Reach out anytime :

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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