Student Nurse Internship in La Crosse

The Mayo Clinic Health System Student Nurse Internship Program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is an opportunity for nursing students to participate in a learning and work experience. The program provides up to 20 students an opportunity to practice what is learned in the classroom in a clinical setting. Under the direction of an R.N. preceptor, the intern will further understanding of professional nursing to include the passing of medications and other hands-on nursing skills. Students who complete the internship program receive preference for employment upon graduation.

To apply for a nursing internship position, students must:

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and in the process of completing their junior year, or be enrolled in an associate's degree program and in the process of completing the adult process and two semesters of experience.
• Be available to participate June through August.
• Provide proof of certification in basic life support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS/CPR).
• Be in satisfactory academic standing.
• Meet job-related health requirements.

The internship is located in La Crosse, with students working in a variety of specialty areas, including:

• Family Birth Center
• Emergency Department
• Intensive Care Unit
• Medical-Surgical inpatient services
• Surgical and procedural services

The 10-week internship begins in June and runs through August. Interns are given a full-time position — 64 hours every two weeks — to work the full 10 weeks and will rotate to a new unit each week. The internship position is based on a competitive salary basis.

Applications will be accepted through the Mayo Clinic Careers page from Oct. 14–Dec. 24, 2024. 

You will be expected to provide these materials at the time you submit your application:

• A resume that highlights your educational background, employment history and volunteer activities, such as involvement within your community, committees, student nurse associations and professional organizations.
• Transcript, official or unofficial. Add these items to the "upload attachments" section of your profile.

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Dec.24, 2024. Interviews will be held early to mid January 2025.

Any applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered. Contact SWWIplacement@mayo.edu with questions.

Here's what past student nurse interns have to say about the program:

• "The most valuable aspect of this experience was the amount of confidence that I found in myself and seeing so much more than I could have ever thought of."
• "I recommend this internship and Mayo (Clinic) itself to everyone as it's an environment that is supportive of learning and growing as a nurse."
• "My skills, confidence and ability to become a great nurse have improved, and I will forever be grateful for this amazing opportunity."
• "It was amazing. I wouldn't change it for anything and I 10/10 recommend!"