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Student Nurse Extern Orthopedics

MedStar Health
$20.12 - $20.12 /Hr.
201 E University Pkwy (Show on map)
Aug 31, 2026
About the Job

(RN) Nursing students slated to graduate in 2027 are encouraged to apply now for our Winter Student Nurse Extern Program

This dayshift position will share time between our two Orthopedics Units at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. As an extern, you will care for patients with orthopedic and hand trauma, as well as patients undergoing joint replacement (hip, knee, and shoulder) and spine surgery. The nursing staff are specially trained in orthopaedics and practice an interdisciplinary approach to ensure optimal patient outcomes with excellence in the specialty - this unit has advanced certifications from The Joint Commission for Spine, Hip, Knee, and Shoulder surgery programs.

Gain valuablehands-onexperience while working alongside an experienced RN mentor and interdisciplinary care team. For at least 50% of your clinical time,you willreceive one-on-one mentorship, coaching, and support to help build your clinical skills, critical thinking, and confidence as a future nurse.

You willalso be supported by a Nursing Professional Development Specialist andparticipatein bi-weekly educational sessions designed to enhance your learning experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop meaningful connections and explore a future careeronthe unit of your choice.

Program Start Date:To bedetermined /mid-December 2026.

Program Expectations:

  • During the Winter Cohort, externs will work full-time hours, consisting of 12-hour shifts, for approximately five weeks.

  • Your schedule will align with your assigned nurse preceptor's schedule throughout the program.

  • Due to the intensive nature of the cohort, time off is notpermittedduring this period.

  • Please note:Nurse externsdo not work on legal holidays(Christmas and New Year's Day).

Post-Program Commitment:

  • Upon successful completion of the program, externs in good standingwillbeexpectedto continue employment in a per diem role through graduation.

  • Ongoing employment as a nurse extern requires a commitment of16 hours per pay period (biweekly).

  • Flexible scheduling options are available during the academic semester, allowing you to choose between8-hour or 12-hour shiftsto support a healthy balance between work and school.

Pay: $20.12 per hour

Education/Training:Active enrollment in an accredited RN program; Must be graduating from your program inMay/August/December2027.Official transcripts willberequiredattimeof hire and at the end of each semester tovalidateactive enrollment.

License/Certification:No licenseisrequiredfor this position;BLS (CPR for Healthcare Providers) certificationis requiredby time of hire.

Learn from the best. Become the best.

MedStar Health has an unwavering commitment to advance the practice of nursing and develop our future nursing professionals. As a nursing student considering where to begin your career, MedStar has it all - opportunities to jump start your career while in school, plus a New-to-Practice Residency program to start your nursing career off strong.


This position has a hiring range of

USD $20.12 - USD $20.12 /Hr.
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