Nursing Student Intern - Winter 2026

Title:

Nursing Student Intern - Winter 2026

Job Type:

Temporary, Non-Benefited

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Nursing Professional Development, Practice and Research

Time Type:

Part time

Weekly Hours:

3.75

FTE:

0.0938

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

Launch Your Nursing Career with Purpose!

Gain hands-on experience, build your clinical confidence, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while preparing for your future as a Registered Nurse.

The Nursing Student Intern (NSI) role offers a unique opportunity for nursing students to work alongside experienced Registered Nurses in a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment. Under the direct supervision of an RN, the NSI provides fundamental patient care while developing the clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and hands-on skills necessary for a successful transition into professional nursing practice after graduation.

As an integral member of the care team, the Nursing Student Intern participates in the nursing process, delivers compassionate patient-centered care, and contributes to a safe, healing environment for patients and families. This role is designed to foster professional growth, strengthen clinical competence, and provide valuable real-world experience in a nationally recognized cancer center.

In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the NSI serves as a positive role model by promoting teamwork, supporting a culture of excellence, and upholding the mission, values, policies, and procedures of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Start your nursing journey where learning, mentorship, and exceptional patient care come together.

Starting hourly rate for this position is $19.54.

👉 Learn more about our nursing program:
https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/nursing

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Certification Requirement
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education and Experience
Matriculation with at least one (1) year in an approved Nursing degree program and completion of two (2) semesters of clinical experience.

NOTE:
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program with an anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and December 2027.

As part of the application process, candidates must submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• One Positive Reference Letter
• Unofficial Nursing Program Transcript

In addition, the ideal candidate will have previous healthcare and/or volunteer experience.. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required strongly preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].