Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: UPMC Cole

Important:

• For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts
• Status updates will be sent to the email address used on the application.
• Ensure you monitor your Junk/Spam inbox for correspondence from UPMC

About the Program

UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put what you learned in nursing school into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor. This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2027.

During the internship you will have the opportunity to:

• Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC
• Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey
• Build your confidence as a future nurse
• Work at one hospital for the summer (*Assignment shared at time of offer)
• Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement
• Work up to 40 hours/week (*SNIs follow their preceptor’s schedule; we understand obligations may not permit you to work a full-time schedule, we can accommodate!)
• Apply to system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program
• Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship
• Give back to the community
• Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine

Location Opportunities

• SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities:
• UPMC Cole (Coudersport, PA)

Required Documents to Upload at Time of Application

• Resume
• Nursing Transcripts
• Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required
• Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21 *schedule will vary by hospital) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23)
• Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (school schedule flexibility can be accommodated)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC

Licensure/Certifications

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required

• SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation

• All cards should specify that the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course. Community and First Aide cards cannot be accepted.

• Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty

• Specific instructions will be provided during the onboarding process

SNI Program Recruitment and Programmatic Expectations:

• Applications Open: August 15 – March 15*
• Subject to change based on applicant flow
• SNI Program Dates: May 17 – July 23

Interested in Learning More?

• Check out Nursing Careers at UPMC and our SNI Blog

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.