As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.
Nurse Externship – Mercy St. Louis Hospital (Winter 2026–2027)
Are you a nursing student looking to gain hands-on clinical experience during your winter break? The Mercy St. Louis Hospital Nurse Externship offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world nursing practice.
As a paid Nurse Extern, you will work approximately 36 hours per week alongside experienced Mercy nurses, rotating through a variety of acute care units and gaining valuable clinical exposure.
Winter Externship: December 21, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Designed to align with your winter break schedule.
Participating in the Mercy Nurse Externship will help you:
To be considered, applicants must have:
Space is limited, and positions are expected to fill quickly. We encourage interested students to apply as soon as possible.
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Launch your nursing career with hands-on experience, clinical skill development, and mentorship from Mercy nursing professionals.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
