• Summer Nurse Intern

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Kearney, NE)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    The CHI Health Summer Nurse Internship program is an opportunity for future RNs to get invaluable hands-on experience under the guidance of a nurse preceptor. Participants will not only expand theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, but also earn market-leading competetive pay.

     

    + Contribute to the assessment of health status of individuals. This will include interactions with family members or group members.

    + Contribute to establishment of nursing diagnoses which identify(ies) the needs of the client/patient.

    + Respond to patient calls anticipate patient needs and assure patient safety and comfort through hourly rounding environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures.

    + Contribute in the development of the plan of care for individuals.

    + Perform and work to ensure safe knowledgeable and age-specific patient care.

    + Make entries in the medical record consistent with and limited to scope of job duties and applicable licensure.

    + Cares are in accordance with assigned tasks and permitted by the Nursing Skills Checklist.

    Job Requirements

    + Enrollment in an accredited nursing program with projected graduation dates between December 2026 and summer 2027

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

    + Current CNA listing on the Nurse Aide Registry of the state in which you work upon hire.

    + Minimum 3.0 GPA

     

    Application Window Closes Saturday, January 16th 2026

     

    Where You'll Work

    Please apply to this posting if you are interested in this internship position available at the **Kearney, NE** location:

    Good Samaritan Hospital

     

    Program Dates - May 24th, 2026-July 18th, 2026

     

    Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program; providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

    Pay Range

    $21.00 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.