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Nurse internships are structured programs designed for nursing students or recent graduates to gain practical, hands-on experience in a clinical setting. These internships typically involve working alongside experienced nurses, learning patient care procedures, and developing essential nursing skills before entering the workforce independently. They help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world nursing practice, often improving job prospects and confidence for new nurses.

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AspectNurse InternshipsNurse Residency Programs
CredentialsTypically require enrollment in nursing school or recent graduationRequire RN licensure and some clinical experience
Work EnvironmentLimited clinical settings, often in educational or training phasesFull-time clinical settings with ongoing training
PurposeProvide practical experience during nursing educationSupport transition from student to professional nurse
DurationUsually a few months, aligned with academic calendarTypically 6-12 months

In summary, Nurse Internships are designed for nursing students gaining initial clinical experience, while Nurse Residency Programs are for newly licensed nurses transitioning into full professional roles with structured support.

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To thrive in Nurse Internships, you need foundational clinical knowledge, basic patient care skills, and enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs) and standard hospital equipment is often expected, along with current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Strong communication, eagerness to learn, and teamwork skills help interns stand out during clinical rotations. These abilities are crucial for safe patient care, effective learning, and building professional relationships in healthcare settings.

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During a nurse internship, you can expect to assist with patient care tasks such as taking vital signs, documenting patient information, and supporting registered nurses during procedures. You may also participate in team meetings, shadow experienced nurses, and receive feedback on your clinical skills. These responsibilities are designed to help you develop practical experience, build confidence, and gain an understanding of hospital protocols. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions and refine your communication abilities, all of which are vital for advancing your nursing career.
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Infographic showing various Nurse Internships job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Graduate Nurse and Registered Nurse Operating Room Internship (Opportunities at Multiple Campuses)

St. Luke's University Health Network

Orwigsburg, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

St. Luke's University Health Network rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 270 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

381st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.
Here at St. Luke's, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke's team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.
Perioperative nursing is rewarding in that most patients undergo a procedure that prolongs or improves the quality of their lives. Only in perioperative nursing is the nurse able to care for one patient at a time. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment where you are continuously learning, becoming a perioperative nurse could be the right career path for you.
HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability:
  • Allentown Campus
  • Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Easton Campus
  • Geisinger St. Luke's Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown
  • Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center
  • Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ - to be considered for the Warren campus, please apply here GN/RN Nurse Internships Warren Campus

What St. Luke's Operating Room RN Internship Offers:
  • The Length of the internship program is Full Time competency-based and is tailored to each individual adult learner.
  • Dedicated Education Team
  • Bridging the Preparation to Practice Gap
  • Support Transition from Novice to Advanced Beginner
  • A Progressive Arrangement of Seminars, Workshops, Supervised hands-on trainings, Simulation, and Clinical Observations
  • Clinical Preceptorship
  • Cultivate Leadership, Team Building, & Conflict Management
  • AORN Perioperative 101: A Core Curriculum
  • Oriented to Circulating & Scrub roles
  • 38.9 CEs

Ideal candidates for application to the St. Luke's Operating Room Internship Program are:
  • Nursing Students with prospective Spring/Summer/Winter graduation dates who will be eligible to sit for NCLEX and obtain licensure before start of Internship
  • Experienced RN's that have not worked in the Operating Room setting.

The Operating Room RN Internship is conducted at various sites within the St. Luke's University Health Network and is supervised by the Operating Room Internship coordinator. Upon successful completion of the Operating Room RN Internship Program, the intern will work in a St. Luke's Operating Room Department where he/she will practice caring for patients across their lifespans.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides nursing care through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates and documents the effects of care.
  • Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
  • Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
  • Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
  • Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Maintain current BLS certification.
EDUCATION:
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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