Externship Program 2025
How to Apply
We are now accepting applications for our Student Nurse Externship program, which will run January 2, 2025 to January 23, 2025.
If interested in this exceptional opportunity to learn and grow, please complete an online Employment Application at www.rumcsi.org. You will find the Student Nurse Externship position listed. After completing the online Employment Application, please send the following application materials to the address below. Materials must be received by December 13, 2024:
- Resume (may “copy & paste” to online application)
- Cover letter to include:
- Reason for applying: Why are you interested in working in an ED?
- Your expectations of this program
- Two references from faculty describing your clinical performance
- Official transcript
Send to:
Attention: Nurse Extern Program
Human Resources Department
355 Bard Avenue
Villa Building, 2nd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10310
Selected candidates will interview with the education and the management team of the Emergency Department
Program Highlights
- Must currently be attending an accredited program having completed the equivalent of the first med/surg clinical rotation.
Program Details
- Commitment to the entirety of the three-week program is required to be considered. Nurse externs are expected to rotate to all three shifts. Those applicants requiring special scheduling arrangements will be addressed on an individual basis. You must however, be available to attend hospital orientation on January 2, 2025. No exceptions.
- All externs will receive a certificate of completion to include in their professional portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum GPA for acceptance? No, however preference is given to GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Do I need official transcripts? Yes
Is this a paid externship? We have arranged for the externs to receive a small stipend for the hours worked. This will be further discussed during interviews.
What uniforms will I need? White tops and teal blue pant scrubs. Further uniform/dress requirements will be discussed at the time of offer.
What shift will I be working? Externs must be willing and able to work all shifts. Schedules will be discussed at interview.
When will interviews be conducted? Interviews will be scheduled beginning the week of December 14, 2024
What can I do to prepare for the interview? Plan Ahead. Research our facility and the position, if possible. Review your work experiences and be ready to speak to career and school accomplishments with specific information targeted towards our needs. This is a competitive job interview, dress professionally. Be on time. It is best to arrive at the interview area 5 minutes before the scheduled interview time. Those requiring remote interviews will be addressed on an individual basis.
When will selections be made? Selections will be made at the end of the entire interview process for all candidates. Notifications will be made by December 20, 2024.
How many positions are available? Competitive, limited seats are available.
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