Nurse Extern - Winter 2026 - Gettysburg Hospital
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WellSpan Health
Gettysburg, PA, US
Summary
The nurse extern provides direct patient care by assisting with data collection, therapeutic interventions, and documentation. They work under the supervision of an experienced RN preceptor to gain clinical experience in emergency and medical-surgical units.
Job Description
2026 Winter Nurse Externship for the Emergency Department and Med/Surg Units - Gettysburg Hospital
- At least 48 hours of paid clinical experiences during winter break
- 1:1 experienced RN preceptor
- Full-Time or Part-Time Hours
- Varied Shifts based on preceptor
- Open to senior nursing students (must have completed medical surgical clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program)
General Summary
Provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
Celebrating over 100 years of community care, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital is a nationally recognized acute care community hospital, serving more than 100,000 residents from the greater Adams County and northern Maryland area. The hospital offers services that include neurosciences, orthopedics, oncology and infusion, OB/GYN and interventional heart and vascular care. Our patients can receive a full range of heart services close to home— from preventative care and diagnostics to medical and interventional treatments, to cardiac rehabilitation. The specialists of WellSpan Cardiology perform procedures at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s newly renovated catheterization lab, equipped with the latest technology and equipment.
