2027 University Hospitals Nurse Intern Program

About the role

2027 University Hospitals Nurse Intern Program   -   ( 26000803 ) Description   University Hospitals is currently accepting applications for our 2027 Summer Nursing Internship Program. The nursing internship is a 10-week, temporary, paid summer position that provides nursing students the opportunity to work with a highly skilled RN preceptor in a supportive learning environment. The program assists the Nursing Intern to improve communication, critical thinking, clinical, and time management skills while increasing self-confidence and clinical competence.     The Nurse Intern functions within the registered nurse’s scope of practice under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor. The Nurse Intern provides patient care for individuals and their families, with the goal of assisting individuals in attaining, maintaining, and restoring optimal health. The Nurse Intern implements her/his role through collaboration with the clinical preceptor and/or clinical faculty.      Applicants must also complete & submit the Microsoft Forms Application Please review the Nursing Internship FAQ to learn more about the nursing internship program and review the Internship Application Checklist       What can I do as a Nurse Intern?   Tasks and responsibilities may be restricted further as defined by the needs of the clinical services     Patient Care   Administration of medications and blood products   Verification of blood products   Initiation, monitoring or discontinuation of IV’s   Any IV Pump adjustment including flow rate, clearing pump totals   Traction adjustment   Baseline, first 15 minute, or post transfusion VS with Blood Administration     Pre and Post-Operative Care   Management of external ventriculostomy tube   Tracheostomy tube change or suctioning     Miscellaneous   Read or level CVP lines   Assess functioning of monitoring equipment   Gastric tube insertion or irrigation   Initiation of nasogastric tube feeding   Suctioning (except for oral care)   Administration of oxygen   Throat cultures (except in Emergency Department only)   Sterile dressings   Counting narcotics, accepting delivery of narcotics   Independent patient check-ins in pre-op   Documentation in circulator role     Why choose UH as a Nurse Intern?   Work one-on-one with an RN, performing the duties of the professional nurse   Increased proficiency in performing assessments, medication administration, documentation, and clinical reasoning   Develop time management and organizational skills    Improve communication skills with patient/families and care team members   Grow in understanding the role of the professional nurse   Receive priority job placement upon graduation       Qualifications   Education Requirements   Enrollment in one of the below qualifying nursing programs: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Hiram College, Kent State University (and Kent regional campuses), University of Mount Union, University of Akron, John Carroll, and Ursuline College. Students must have a graduation date of December 2027  or May 2028 Most up-to-date transcripts must be uploaded with application and/or emailed to:   Students who are hired as a Nurse Intern are required to enroll in the corresponding class offered by their school     Primary Location:   United States-Ohio-Shaker_Heights Work Locations:   3605 Warrensville Center Road   3605 Warrensville Center Road     Shaker Heights   44122 Job:   Intern / Extern Organization:   UHHS_Health_System Schedule:   Full-time Employee Status:   Temporary     -     Shift Variable Job Type:   Internship Job Level:   Entry Level Travel:   No Remote Work:   No Job Posting:   Sep 14, 2026, 4:00:00 AM