Student Nurse Summer Internship

The Mayo Clinic Health System Student Nurse Summer Internship Program in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is a paid internship for nursing students; providing opportunities to gain valuable experience and clinical skills. Interns rotate through clinic and hospital departments including those in Eau Claire, Osseo, Menomonie, Bloomer and/or Barron Wisconsin.

The program runs for 11 weeks, beginning May 26th, 2026 and ending August 7th, 2026. 

The deadline to apply is Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at 5:00pm, CST.

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care with the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) under Sec. N6.03(3), Wisconsin Administration code. The designated tasks are those which have been taught in the academic programs and/or orientation, and where the individual has demonstrated competence to a designated RN.

Completion of the junior year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program and is a senior in good standing or completion of an adult process and two semesters in nursing of an accredited ADN program as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN- formerly NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in good standing or successful completion of two full clinical rotations of a direct entry Master of Science in nursing program. Must be qualified to graduate from a baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) or associate nursing program (ADN) or successfully completed two full clinic rotations of a direct entry Master of Science in Nursing program by December 2026 or May 2027.

You are expected to provide the following application materials at the time you submit your application.  Items cannot be uploaded once you hit the submit button.  Applications will be considered incomplete if all of the following items are not attached to your profile:

1. Cover Letter and Resume (highlighting educational background, employment and volunteer activities, professional associations/organizations)
2. Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (see license/certification section below)
    

After submitting your application, you may receive an email invitation to complete a HireVue interview. This is part of your application; your application will be considered incomplete if this step is not completed. If you apply to both Wisconsin Student Nurse Intern programs, only one HireVue interview will be required. 

Additional Experience and/or Qualifications:

Must be available to participate in the entire 11 week program. Must have transportation. 

Collects data and provides input to the RN to assist in developing and updating an individualized plan of care including patient goals, evaluation dates and interventions. Documents patient care in accordance with documentation guidelines. Monitors the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and patient care. Provides patient with basic healthcare instruction while delivering care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and ability of patients served. Demonstrates initiative and commitment to growth through active participation and involvement in ongoing education programs. Demonstrates ability to accept accountabilities and responsibility. Provides assistance to the RN in performing patient care activities consistent with established standards of practice.

License or certification:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. We will accept only the following:  American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers), Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers) or Military Training Network. This certification must be current through August 2026. If your certification expires prior to August 2026, please include a copy of your current card with a note that you will renew your certification before it expires.