* 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:
* UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland, MD)
**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 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** and our **SNI Blog**