Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: Southwestern PA Hospitals

UPMC Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program

UPMC's Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put your education into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor. This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2027.

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 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

• UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville)
• UPMC East (Monroeville)
• 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 Greene (Waynesburg)
• UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (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 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required
• Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21 *schedule will vary by hospital) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23)
• Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (school schedule flexibility can be accommodated)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC

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 17 July 23

Interested in Learning More?

• Check out Nursing Careers at UPMC and our SNI Blog

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