Student Nurse Extern Cardiovascular Recovery Unit in Baltimore, MD

About The Job Are you a nursing student slated to graduate in December 2026 or May 2027? Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing journey? This day-shift position will be based on our 28-bed Cardiovascular Recovery Unit, plus Radial Discharge Lounge, at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Externs will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare and recover patients undergoing cardiac and vascular interventions.  Patient-centered care and cardiovascular education are the focus on this unit and can provide a solid steppingstone into a cardiac focused specialty post-graduation. Job Summary As a Nurse Extern, you will work alongside an RN mentor and care team, providing holistic and quality care to our patients. You will be paired with your RN mentor for at least 50% of your clinical time - receiving coaching, hands-on learning, and assimilation into the practice environment. Your assigned RN mentor will help you develop critical thinking skills needed to increase your confidence as a nursing professional. In addition, a nursing professional development specialist will support you to ensure your learning needs are met as you gain the best clinical experience possible. Program Start Date: June 1, 2026 Summer Cohort Commitment: The summer cohort will be a full-time 10-week long program. During the cohort, student nurse externs will follow their preceptor’s schedule, including rotating weekend shifts. Externs will work three 12-hour shifts for a total of 36 to 40 hours per week. Before applying for this position, please be sure you can commit to the following: • A full-time commitment of three 12-hour shifts each week during the entirety of the summer cohort. • The ability to follow your assigned preceptor’s schedule. Here at MedStar Health, we value wellness. Time off will be permitted during the summer, provided the requested dates do not fall within the first two weeks of the program, nor on scheduled educational sessions. Requested time off cannot exceed one week. Continuing Employment Past the Summer Cohort: Externs may be invited to remain in the extern role past the summer cohort. * If the offer to remain is accepted, externs can expect to work in a flexible per diem schedule of just 16 hours bi-weekly, with a maximum of 12 hours each week. *Externs must be in good standing to remain employed past the summer cohort. Pay: $20.12 per hour Education/Training: Active enrollment in an accredited RN program; Must be graduating in December of 2026 or May 2027. Experience: No clinical experience outside of nursing school is required. License/Certification: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification by the Maryland Board of Nursing is required; BLS (CPR for Healthcare Providers) certification. Learn from the best. Become the best. MedStar Health has an unwavering commitment to advance the practice of nursing and develop our future nursing professionals. As a nursing student considering where to begin your career, MedStar has it all – opportunities to jump start your career while in school, plus a New-to-Practice Residency program to start your nursing career off strong. This position has a hiring range of USD $20.12 - USD $20.12 /Hr.