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Nurse Extern - Summer 2027

CompanyInova
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 1, 2026
About The Company
We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.
About the Role

Inova is accepting applications for our Nurse Extern – 2027 Summer Program. Inova offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience to allow you to grow in confidence and knowledge!

Start dates: May 17, May 24, June 7,  and June 14

Nurse Externs - Summer Nurse Externship is 8 weeks; Full Time hours (typically 3 - 12 hour shifts per week)

The first week (5 days) is mandatory training and orientation (daytime hours).

Please apply by December 1, 2026 for priority consideration.

 ***Applicants must be currently enrolled in a nursing degree program and have successfully completed at least one acute care clinical rotation***

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Nurse Extern Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the Registered Nurse (RN) on the plan of care for patient assignments. Provides basic nursing care which is deemed competent under the direction and supervision of the RN. Assists with treatments and procedures under the direction and supervision of the RN.
  • Assists with unit needs to improve patient flow and unit outcomes through effective communication and collaboration and while working with the team to achieve maximum productivity.
  • Assists RN and other members of the healthcare team in gathering basic monitoring data and specimen collection. Observes and reports any patient symptoms and/or change in patient conditions to the appropriate RN.
  • Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
  • Documents all patient care activities on assigned patients in accordance with documentation standards.
  • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
  • Attends simulation exercises as assigned.
  • Completes extern training, skill competency checklist and simulation labs.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

     

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education (official transcript required): Currently enrolled nursing student with minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • Other: Successful completion of one acute care (med-surg) clinical rotation, one faculty letter of recommendation

  • Licensure/ Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start

     

Positions available for various facilities, shifts and specialty areas.

Facilities:

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital           4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus   3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital             3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital              44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital       2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306

 

Shifts: All (Day shift, mid-shift, Night shift)

Specialty Areas: Inpatient units only

About Inova Health

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that this posting is for consideration on any current and future positions in our Nurse Extern Program at Inova.

 

Key Skills
Basic Nursing CarePatient CareCare Plan CollaborationTreatments And ProceduresPatient MonitoringSpecimen CollectionPatient ObservationClinical DocumentationPatient Privacy And ConfidentialityHealthcare Team CollaborationPatient SafetyCommunicationSimulation Training
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with registered nurses and the healthcare team to provide supervised basic nursing care, assist with treatments and procedures, collect monitoring data and specimens, and report changes in patient condition. Document patient care, maintain a safe environment and patient confidentiality, and complete assigned training, competency checklists, and simulation exercises.
📋Job Type
part time
💰Salary Range
$17 - $27
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
14800
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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