You’ll need
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.
✓SNI Program Recruitment and Programmatic Expectations:
✓Applications Open: October 30 – March 15 *
✓Subject to change based on applicant flow
✓SNI Program Dates: May 17– July 23
Education
✓Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
Qualifications
✓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)
✓Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty
Preference will be given to applicants wanting to pursue an Oncology nursing career at UPMC preferred
Full employer posting
- Important :
- For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts, along with essay and letters of recommendation.
- 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 working in outpatient oncology, inpatient oncology, radiation oncology, and specialty areas of oncologic patient care
- Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey
- Build your confidence as a future nurse
- Work at both inpatient and outpatient settings 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 Focusing on Oncology you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain exposure to the unique role of oncology nurses across the cancer care continuum, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and supportive care.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary learning experience by engaging with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, nurse navigators, dietitians, surgical oncology, palliative care, and other members of the oncology care team.
- Observe how collaborative, patient-centered care is coordinated across outpatient, inpatient, infusion, radiation oncology, and supportive care settings.
- Develop an understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients with cancer and their families while witnessing the impact of compassionate, evidence-based oncology nursing.
- Explore career pathways within oncology nursing and gain insight into specialized areas including infusion therapy, symptom management, survivorship, research, quality and safety, education, and patient experience.
- Complete an ‘evidence-based practice’ research project on some aspect of Oncology and present it at the program Graduation ceremony Location Opportunities
- SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities:
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center o Shadyside o Select Network Locations
- UPMC Shadyside Hospital Required Documents to Upload at Time of Application Resume Nursing Transcripts *Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name Essay: Why are you interested in Oncology Nursing? Why should you be selected? Letters of Recommendation (2) [including at least one faculty member] 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 an Oncology 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: October 30 – 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 and our SNI Blog UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
About the role
For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts, along with essay and letters of recommendation.