Job Description

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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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