Summer 2026 Nurse Externship

This application will close Thursday February 12th at 5pm CST!

Job Title & Specialty Area: Nursing Extern

Department: Nursing

Location: Dallas & Plano Campus

Shift: Varied Full Time Shift

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
This position delivers limited patient care support services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in providing care to patients and their families. The externship program also provides educational opportunities related to pediatric nursing care.

Responsibilities:
* Provides patient care appropriate for unlicensed personnel in areas as assigned under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse (RN).
* Understands the scope and limitations of the role and only accepts delegated assignments or tasks that are permitted by the Texas Board of Nursing and Children's Health policies.
* Recognizes changes in a patient’s condition and promptly escalates to the licensed RN, and when appropriate, follows the clinical escalation process established in Children’s Health policy.
* Maintains the safety of the unit's environment, equipment, and supplies.
* Participates in the activities of the unit, including meetings, in-services, and continuing education at the direction of the licensed RN, Clinical Educator, or Clinical Manager

Participating Areas:

Acute Care

• General Pediatrics, Inpatient Surgery/Trauma, Renal, Hematology Oncology, Cardiology, GI, Pulmonary, Neuro, Integrated Therapy Unit, etc.

Critical Care

• PICU, Trauma ICU, NICU, Cardiac ICU, Emergency Department

Float Pool:

• Critical Care Float Pool, Acute Care Float Pool, Plano Float Pool

Periop

• CVOR, PACU, Perioperative Services

EDUCATION
* Completion of at least 1 clinical rotation in accredited nursing program Req
* Current enrollment in a bachelors accredited nursing program Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req

A Place Where You Belong
 

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
 

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement