Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: Southwestern PA Hospitals
UPMC
**Important** **:**
· For your application to be considered, please attach **ALL** required documents at the time of submission: Resume **AND** Nursing Transcripts
· Status updates will be sent to the email address used on the application.
_*Ensure you monitor your Junk/Spam inbox for correspondence from UPMC_
**About the Program**
UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put what you learned in nursing school into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor. This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2026.
During the internship you will have the opportunity to:
· Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC
· Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey
· Build your confidence as a future nurse
· Work at one hospital for the summer ( _*Assignment shared at time of offer)_
· Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement
· Work up to 40 hours/week ( _*SNIs follow their preceptor’s schedule; we understand obligations may not permit you to work a full-time schedule, we can accommodate!_ )
· Apply to and accept system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program
· Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship
· Give back to the community
· Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine
**Location Opportunities**
· SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities, all within the Pittsburgh PA area:
+ UPMC Children's (Lawrenceville)
+ UPMC East (Monroeville)
+ UPMC Greene (Waynesburg)
+ UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital (Oakland)
+ UPMC McKeesport (McKeesport)
+ UPMC Mercy (Uptown Pittsburgh)
+ UPMC Passavant (McCandless and Cranberry Twp)
+ UPMC Presbyterian (Oakland)
+ UPMC Shadyside (Shadyside)
+ UPMC St. Margaret (Aspinwall)
+ UPMC Washington (Washington)
+ UPMC Western Psychiatric (Oakland)
**Required Documents to Upload at Time of Application**
+ Resume
+ Nursing Transcripts
_*Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name_
**Qualifications**
+ Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 required
+ Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 18-22) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 24)
+ Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (schedule flexibility can be accommodated)
+ Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
+ Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC upon graduation
**Licensure/Certifications**
+ Active American Heart Association (AHA) **OR** American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required
_*SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation._
_*All cards should specify that the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course. Community and First Aide cards cannot be accepted._
+ Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty
_*Specific instructions will be provided during the onboarding process_
**SNI Program Recruitment and Programmatic Expectations:**
+ Applications Open: August 15 – March 15 *
_*Subject to change based on applicant flow_
+ SNI Program Dates: May 18 – July 24
**Interested in Learning More?**
+ Check out Nursing Careers at UPMC (https://careers.upmc.com/nursing/) and our SNI Blog (https://mycareer.upmc.com/sni2021/?\_ga=2.4395697.345506899.1658934270-305428706.1632744865)
**UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.**
**Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.**
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