Nurse Intern, Hospital-West Union, IA

Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Annual Nurse Intern Program – Summer 2026 Program Dates: May 26 – August 2, 2026 Overview: Ten-week, paid summer nursing internship. You will work alongside some of the finest nurses and healthcare professionals in the nation while participating in activities that will strengthen clinical skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary communication. You’ll be one step ahead as you enter your final semester(s) of nursing school! Placement opportunities include medical/surgical units, inpatient specialty departments, and clinic settings. Opportunity for continued employment following the end of the summer internship along with a potential RN offer! Qualifications: To be considered for the Nurse Intern program you must meet the following qualifications: 1. Must be qualified to graduate from a baccalaureate nursing program or associate nursing program by December 2026 or May 2027, following the summer internship. 2. Hold one of the following active certifications/licenses: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. 3. Active CPR certification: Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands-on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross and State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter-Dependent Adult and Child Abuse certifications. 4. Commitment to work 30-36 hours per week for 10 weeks. Interns can expect to work all shifts, including Days, PMs, and nights, along with weekend and holiday rotations. To be considered for this program, please submit the following requirements by January 16, 2026: 1. Complete the online application in its entirety, including screenshots of your CPR and CNA certifications. 2. Attach a professional resume, including high school with graduation date and anticipated future graduation date from your nursing program. 3. Attach a cover letter, which shall include thoughtful responses to the following essay questions: Describe why you have selected nursing as your career path. Describe what makes you a great candidate for a Nurse Internship at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics, West Union, IA. What are your goals as an intern and post-intern? 4. Send an official college transcript to Jenni Elsbernd at jlelsber@emplifyhealth.org , or to the address below: Jenni Elsbernd, Human Resources Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics 112 Jefferson St West Union, IA 52175 Timeline: Application opens: 10/28/2024 Applications due: 01/16/2025 Qualified applicants who have submitted all requirements will be asked to complete an in-person interview. Offers extended: Mid-February 2025 If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (563 )422-3811 ext 64768 or jlelsber@emplifyhealth.org. 2026 Participating Departments at Gundersen Palmer, West Union, IA: · Medical-Surgical Unit · Labor & Delivery · Obstetrics Unit · Emergency Services · Surgery Unit If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Jenni Elsbernd Recruiter Email Address: jlelsber@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.