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

UPMCUPMCAltoona, Pennsylvania, United States
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8/15/2026

Employment

Intern

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

Interns will work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting. They will also participate in supplementary educational sessions and shadow nursing staff in various departments.

Requirements overview

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a nursing program with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028. A valid American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification is required for the duration of the program.

Key skills

NursingPatient careBLS certificationClinical practiceCommunicationTeamwork

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Education requirements

associate degreebachelor degree

About UPMC

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

42,410

Type

Nonprofit

Size

10,001+ employees

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

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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 and our SNI Blog UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Requirements

  • Nursing
  • Patient care
  • BLS certification
  • Clinical practice
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Paid internship
  • Mentorship
  • Educational sessions

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