Nursing Student Internship | Avera Heart Hospital

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

The Nursing Student Internship (NSI) at Avera Heart Hospital is a 10-week, full-time, paid internship during the summer. The NSI program will provide you the experience to expand your clinical skills while working in partnership with a designated Registered Nurse preceptor. The NSI program provides students with the ability to learn directly from health care workers.

NSI applicants must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (Associate or Bachelor degree) and have participated in an academic clinical experience. At the time of the internship, NSI students must be within 1 or 2 semesters of their graduation date (Winter 2026 or Spring 2027).

Step into your future with the NSI program at Avera Heart Hospital! As a nationally recognized leader in heart and vascular care, we’ll give you real-world experience and a glimpse into an exciting healthcare career.

Please submit:

• Current resume and cover letter
• Unofficial college transcript, including your most recent semester completed

Current BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire