Description
Job Title: EXCEL Nursing Intern
Location: Various Hospitals
Hours Per Week: 24 to 40 Hours
Schedule: Based on preceptor’s schedule and may include rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
SUMMARY
Learning how to be a great nurse extends far beyond the classroom. Our EXCEL program is designed specifically for nursing students. Rochester Regional Health is dedicated to providing outstanding experiences to nursing students in the Rochester area.
As an EXCEL Nurse Intern, you will work as a patient care technician, side by side with an experienced nurse, to put the skills, knowledge and lessons you’ve learned into practice. The internship provides nursing students with vital experience that will enhance the remainder of their college education and assist in their transition into the nursing profession.
The EXCEL Program Features:
- A 10-week paid internship
- The opportunity to work 24 to 40 hours a week
- Weekly educational opportunities
- Networking opportunities
Timeline for Applications/Interviews/Selection:
- Application opens the week of 10/12/2026
- Screening with Talent Team will begin the week of 11/2/2026
- Leader Interviews will start on 11/23/26 and go through until 1/29/27
- Selection and Offers will begin to be rolled after 2/12/2027
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
- Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
- Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enrolled in an accredited ASN or BSN program
- Must be graduating December 2027 or May 2028
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of two clinical rotations preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $20.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
