$20.80 - $31.20 Program Overview The Nurse Summer Externship Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers a nine-week paid opportunity for senior nursing students to gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside our experienced teams across the Wake area. This program serves as a significant stepping stone, helping senior nursing students enhance their clinical expertise as they prepare for the transition to become licensed Registered Nurses.
Program Dates: May 31, 2027 - July 31, 2027 Application deadline: November 6, 2026 Eligibility
Nursing students who will be entering their final year of nursing school at the start of the program with anticipated graduation December 2027 or May 2028 Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Scheduled to complete Med/Surg clinical by Spring 2027 Must possess current Basic Cardiac Life Support AHA (BCLS) or American Red Cross BLS certification Must be available to work continuous 40 hours per week for the duration of the Nurse Extern Summer Program.
Must be available to participate in three 12-hour clinical shifts per week, in addition to scheduled specialty education sessions and/or clinical observation experiences. Must maintain scheduling flexibility, including availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, based on departmental and program needs. Program
Paid employment Strengthen clinical competence, build confidence, and develop professional skills through hands-on experience within a large academic learning health system. Partner with a Registered Nurse preceptor who provides clinical guidance, mentorship, and support within the assigned clinical area Educational sessions covering simulation and didactic elements, focused on the latest practices in nursing specialties Specialty educational sessions that integrate simulation and didactic learning, with a focus on current practices across a variety of nursing specialties.
Shadowing opportunities in clinical areas of interest Opportunity for continued PRN employment as an NA II upon completion of the Extern Program LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION : Must be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry (NA I) by April 16, 2027 Must be listed as a Nurse Aide II (NA II) with the North Carolina Board of Nursing by May 14, 2027 Must possess a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross BLS certification by May 14, 2027
Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by providing direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre- and post-procedure care. Performs assigned clinical procedures under appropriate supervision.
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, teammates, and visitors. Ensures accurate, timely, and effective communication of patient information. Provides age-appropriate care consistent with organizational and unit-based standards.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment. Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing patient care needs.
Commitment to professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed
based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.