Nurse Intern | Summer 2027

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

Summer 2027 Nurse Internship- 47th Annual Program

Program Dates: May 24 - August 1, 2027

Location: Main Campus | La Crosse, WI

FTE: 0.75; 60 hours per two weeks

Program Overview

For 47 years, Emplify Health by Gundersen's Nurse Internship Program has helped nursing students bridge the gap between the classroom and professional nursing practice. This paid, 10-week summer experience is designed to build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and provide meaningful exposure to the realities of the nursing profession.

As a Nurse Intern, you will work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals while gaining hands-on experience in patient care, clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication, and critical thinking. Interns are immersed within one clinical area while also exploring other areas of nursing through observation and shadowing opportunities.

Whether you're building on your first clinical experiences or preparing for your final year of nursing school, this internship is designed to meet you where you are and help you grow into the nurse you aspire to become. For many students, this internship is more than a summer experience. It's an opportunity to discover what type of nurse you want to become, explore different areas of practice, and build relationships that can continue long after graduation.

The Nurse Internship Program is highly competitive, and we encourage interested students to apply early and submit complete application materials.

Bonus: Exceptional interns may be considered for continued employment opportunities and future RN positions following graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Summer 2027 Nurse Internship, applicants must:

• Be on track to graduate from an associate or baccalaureate nursing program by December 2027 or May 2028

• 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 60 hours per two-week pay period, across all shifts (days, PMs, nights), including weekends and holidays. Students must be able to complete the full duration of the internship.

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) Attach a document answering the following question:

• Reflect on a person, experience, or event that has had a meaningful impact on your desire to become a nurse. Describe the experience and explain how it has influenced your goals, values, or approach to patient care (Recommended: 300-500 words).

4) Send your 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

5) Qualified applicants will be invited to complete an on-demand video interview through Interview Stream as part of the selection process.

Key Dates

• Application Opens: October 12, 2026
• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
• On-Demand Video Interviews Due: December 15, 2026 (via Interview Stream)
• Offers Extended: February 2027

Internship Placement Areas

We make every effort to match students with departments that align with their interests. Placement decisions consider several factors, including interview and essay performance, overall application materials, department availability, and preceptor capacity. Possible placements include:

Medical/Surgical Hospital & Intermediate Care (IMC)*

• Cardiopulmonary Unit*
• General Medical Unit*
• Medical Oncology Unit*
• Neuroscience Unit*
• Surgical & Digestive Care Unit*
• Orthopedic Unit
• Heritage Medical-Surgical Unit
• Medical Psychiatric Unit
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
• Hospital Float Pool

Critical & Emergency Care

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Emergency Services

Maternal & Pediatric Care

• Obstetrics & Nursery
• Labor & Delivery
• Pediatric Unit/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Specialty Care

• Inpatient Behavioral Health

Procedural Care

• Surgery/Operating Room

Ambulatory Care

• Outpatient Clinic

Questions?

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

• Phone: (608) 775-0267
• Email: HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org
• Sign up for a time to chat with a Nurse Recruiter

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

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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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