Current registered nursing students, apply now for the Winter 2026 Start Date Student Nurse Extern Position! Application deadline September 18th at 11:59pm.
As a nursing student, would you like the opportunity to be in an acute care inpatient clinical setting while working under the direction of a nurse?
We are seeking nursing students, who are interested in our Student Nurse Extern program starting the week of December 15, 2026! Student Nurse Externs provide hygiene/comfort measures and selected direct and indirect patient care activities and ancillary duties for our patients. This position is for ALL Cecil, Wilmington and Newark campuses.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The nurse extern will demonstrate skills and knowledge vital to deliver care appropriate to a diverse patient population, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to acquire information to identify patient needs, and to provide the appropriate care needed.
The student nurse will perform crucial unit specific tasks such as:
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Communicating to patients, families, employees, and physicians using both verbal and written communication skills.
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Responds to patient needs with promptness, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility and collaborates with RN.
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Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
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Knowledge of nursing care provided for specific patient population of unit, as well as knowledge of department and unit standards, policies, and selected procedures.
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Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN, and recognize change in patient status and take appropriate action.
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Ability to communicate effectively and apply required technical skills as outlined in procedures for patients and to follow universal precautions.
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Exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy.
Education and Experience Requirements:
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High school diploma/GED required or International Education Evaluation from a ChristianaCare approved vendor
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Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program which prepares the candidate to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
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GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
- One completed “in-person/ hands-on” clinical rotation by the start of the program
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Availability to attend the mandatory classroom training portion; these dates will be outlined during the interview process.
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Current BLS required
Application Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials (all attachments must be in PDF format):
Resume
Must include current and/or completed clinical rotations.
Cover Letter
The cover letter should explain your motivation for becoming a nurse and express your interest in working for ChristianaCare.
Transcripts (Unofficial)
After your application is reviewed, you will receive an email from [email protected] with a link to complete a pre-interview questionnaire.
Please be sure to check your Spam and Junk folders, as the questionnaire must be completed by the stated deadline. Failure to meet the deadline will result in withdrawal of your application.
Year-Round Student Nurse Extern Position Requirements
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Work as a Patient Care Technician
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Maintain employment throughout the year
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Work a minimum of 16 hours biweekly (externs may work more than the minimum)
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Work one weekend shift within a four-week schedule
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Fulfill a holiday requirement, including one winter holiday and one summer holiday
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $19.82/hr plus any applicable differentials.
This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $19.82/hr plus any applicable differentials.
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
