Nurse Internship Programs

In addition to our Graduate Nurse Residency Program, NCH Healthcare also offers Nurse Internship Programs to experienced RNs in the following areas:

• Operation Room
• Critical Care
• Emergency Department
• Mother/Baby – Perinatal
• Pediatrics

Internships are offered based on department need. New RN’s are encouraged to gain experience in Medical/Surgical and/or Telemetry Nursing prior to applying for an Internship Program.

Internship openings will be posted on our website when available. Each specialty may require additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, EKG/Telemetry, etc.

Operating Room Nurse Internship

Receive training across all the three phases of perioperative care: pre-operative, intra-operative and transition into the post-operative phase of surgery. As an OR intern, you’ll learn to perform in the role of circulator and scrub nurse while rotating through the several different surgical services. By the end of the program, you’ll be able to demonstrate your knowledge in:

• Surgical asepsis
• Creating and maintaining a sterile environment
• The care of the surgical patient through all phases of the surgical process

Perinatal Nurse Internship Program

Learn to care for antepartum patients with medical or obstetric complications that require hospitalization. Our perinatal internship will also train you to care for women during labor and birth, including surgical intervention. Designed for nurses who want to specialize in obstetric nursing, this internship will teach you how to:

• Competently plan care and administer medications according to hospital/unit standards
• Communicate effectively in a range of situations
• Prioritize patient needs appropriately

Plus, you’ll also be eligible for certificates, including:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Basic Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby Lactation Program

Pediatric Nurse Internship

Working with a primary preceptor, you’ll complete orientation competencies specific to pediatric areas. Those who finish our pediatric internship are able to successfully provide care to a full patient assignment. Specifically, you’ll be equipped in these areas:

• Direct care and collaboration with other health care team members
• Medication administration
• Documentation
• Clinical decision making