**Why Mayo Clinic** Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. **Responsibilities** The unpaid student nurse extern performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. The delegated tasks are those that have been taught in academic programs and/or orientation, are within the functions allowed by law to be performed by unlicensed personnel, and that the individual has demonstrated competence to the designated nurse. Under the direction of the preceptor, the extern has the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age specific needs. **Qualifications** **PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BASIC REQUIREMENTS THOROUGHLY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION.** By start date, applicants must have successfully completed one of the following: 1. Completion of your junior year of a baccalaureate nursing program, including two semesters of clinical nursing experience. 2. Completion of your third semester (Block III) of an associate degree nursing program. The Summer Extern program dates are **May 26, 2026 through July 20, 2026** . Applicants must be able to complete 8 consecutive weeks of the program. We are unable to work around school or work schedules during the 8 weeks of the program. 1. Internal applicants currently employed by Mayo Clinic must apply through the opportunity marketplace internal career center site in Oracle. 2. Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals. Or if less than three completed, please attach as many as are available. **Additional Qualifications:** 1. Applicants must attach a current resume including clinical rotation information, degree and anticipated graduation date. 2. Skills checklist or some form of verification of their skills acquired within their nursing program. 3. BLS - Applicants must attach proof of completion. **NOTE:** if your BLS is due to expire during the externship, you must renew your card prior to the first day of the program (5/26/26). Nursing Programs must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). **Exemption Status** Nonexempt **Compensation Detail** This position is unpaid **Benefits Eligible** No **Schedule** Full Time **Hours/Pay Period** 72 **Schedule Details** Days/Nights 3 x 12 hour shifts per week Hours: 0700-1930; 1900-0730; based on the needs of the department **Weekend Schedule** Typically, 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule. **International Assignment** No **Site Description** Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations) **Equal Opportunity** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. **Recruiter** Tyler Dorethy **Equal opportunity** As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.