Nursing Student Opportunities
The University of Chicago Medicine offers exciting externship and internship opportunities for nursing students. Summer 2025 applications will open in fall 2024.
Nurse Extern Program
Throughout this 10-week program, sophomore and senior nursing students will engage in exceptional professional development opportunities, facilitating their transition from nursing students to confident, experienced registered nurses.
Students will be matched with one of the following:
- Medical-Surgical
- Adult ICU
- Emergency Department
- Pediatrics
Apply online to the Summer 2025 program:
Specialty Nurse Intern Program
In this year-round internship, students will be placed in the PICU or OR for the duration of the program. Our flexible program schedule will allow you to continue your studies and provide an opportunity to experience nursing at the University of Chicago Medicine.
The specialty nurse intern provides care to patients and their families by assuming defined patient care responsibilities and performing specific clinical skills appropriate to the role.
Students will be matched with one of the following:
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Operating Room (OR)
Apply online to the 2025 Summer programs:
- Specialty Nurse Intern - Pediatric ICU (PICU) Application
- Specialty Nurse Intern - Operating Room (OR) Application