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Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: West Central PA Hospitals

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Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: West Central PA Hospitals

UPMC
Published
August 16, 2026
Expires
Never
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Description

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 your education 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 Altoona (Altoona, PA)

+ UPMC Bedford (Everett, PA)

+ UPMC Somerset (Somerset, 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 applicants 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 (https://careers.upmc.com/nursing/) and our SNI Blog (https://mycareer.upmc.com/sni2021/?\_ga=2.4395697.345506899.1658934270-305428706.1632744865)

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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