Accelerated Senior Nurse Extern Program: Orlando Health Hospitals

Accelerated Senior Nurse Extern Program: Orlando Health Hospitals Does the idea of being a part of a healthcare system whose culture keeps patients and team members at the center of decisions inspire you? Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a specialty nursing unit, medical surgical unit or progressive care unit? Put into practice what you’ve learned during nursing school?

Would you love to learn from a trained preceptor in a 1-on-1 environment? If so, Orlando Health’s Accelerated RN Student Nurse Extern Program might be the perfect way to gain experience, prior to graduation! Here at Orlando Health, we pride ourselves on developing early-career talent and providing you an opportunity to learn from the best of the best.

We want to invest in the future team members of our organization… YOU! To be considered for the program, include the following documents with your application, in the resume submission section, in one document. Required Materials: Resume Current BLS certification Unofficial transcripts **Applications will be accepted through October 7th, 2026** About the Extern Program Orlando Health’s Accelerated Senior Nurse Extern (ASNE) Program is a special program beginning on February 7th, 2027 – until graduation, one day a week, with preference given to students who do not have the summer off during the nursing program.

An externship in nursing at Orlando Health will give you experience engaging with an essential piece of the profession… patients! ASNE's have an opportunity to: Expose you to nursing departments to gain experience, confidence and competence as you enter your senior year in nursing school Work directly with a RN trained preceptor… 1-on-1! This is an amazing opportunity to build a relationship with your preceptor and see first-hand a day in the life of a nurse at Orlando Health!

Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey Build your confidence as a future nurse Work at one hospital on an assigned unit (assignment shared at the time of offer) Work one 12 hours shift/week (Note: ASNE’s follow their preceptor’s schedule) Explore/apply to system-wide nursing opportunities to secure a graduate nurse position while in the program! It doesn’t end there! During your externship program, you will have the opportunity to network with Orlando Health nursing leadership, give back to the community, receive mentorship, and, most importantly, impact patient care.

And, of course, have a little bit of fun too! Location Opportunities Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital Orlando Health Dr. P.

Phillips Hospital Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital Qualifications Qualifications Currently enrolled in an accredited Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with an expected graduation date through August 2027 required Candidates must have core nursing program courses and clinicals during the Summer semester Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program preferred Availability to participate in the ASNE Program from February 8th, 2027 - until graduation, one 12-hour shift a week, with minimal absence required Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 Licensure/Certifications Active BLS certification through end program is required Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty; specific instructions will be provided during onboarding/prior to start date Responsibilities Important Note: Please check your email address used during the application process for any application status updates (including checking your spam inbox for correspondence from Orlando Health) Applications will be accepted through October 7nd, 2026