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 — and will rotate to new units throught the program. The internship position is based on a competitive salary basis.

Applications will be accepted through the Mayo Clinic Careers page from Oct. 13–Dec. 22, 2025.

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. 22, 2025. Interviews will be held mid-January 2026.

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:

• “I feel that the most valuable aspect of the SNI experience was the hands-on learning experience throughout the entire internship. I feel that I was pushed outside of my comfort zone which was huge for me and something that allow be to feel more confident in my abilities as a future nurse. This internship is something that I will look back on forever and think about every opportunity that I was given through this.”
• “From birth to end-of-life care, I had the opportunity to shadow and participate in such a wide range of situations. This variety helped me grow greatly, both clinically and personally. It strengthened my critical thinking and broadened my perspective on patient care.”
• “The friendships made throughout the summer will stick with me for the rest of my life. I'm so unbelievably grateful I was able to participate this summer!”
• “I would highly recommend this internship to all student nurses. This opportunity has helped me grow so much, and I feel more prepared to transition into a competent and compassionate nurse.”