Winter Nurse Extern Program 2026 - Chambersburg Hospital

Nurse Extern Program - Chambersburg Hospital

Winter 2026

• Program start dates: November 30, December 14 or December 28
• Must include uploaded resume, transcript, and letter of recommendation from current nursing instructor highlighting current academic standing, current behavior standing, and completion of Medical Surgical rotation. 
• 4 to 6-week experience in 1 unit with shadow opportunities as available  
• Rotating Shifts based on preceptor schedule 
• Consideration given for RN students who are entering final semester/year (graduation in spring 2027 and winter 2027) 
• Must have completed Medical Surgical rotation in accredited nursing program prior to start of externship.   
• Must maintain good standing status in accredited nursing program.   
• Paid clinical experience 
• 1:1 experienced RN preceptor 
• Units available:
  • Emergency Department 
  • Critical Care Unit 
  • Intermediate Care Unit
  • Medical & Surgical Units 
  • Acute Rehab

At completion of program, students may have the ability to continue employment in a Nursing Assistant capacity by working a minimum of 12 hours per month

Provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.

General Summary

Provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.