Summer Nurse Extern 2026 - Various Locations Available!
2026 Summer Nurse Extern Program
May 11, 2026 - July 18, 2026
Are you a highly qualified student nurse interested in pursuing a professional career with Henry Ford Hospitals to develop the clinical knowledge, skills and self-confidence needed to be a Registered Nurse? Then the 2026 Summer Nurse Extern Program is for you!
Applications will be accepted: Friday, January 30, 2026 - Tuesday, February 17 at 12:00 AM EST
Resume and Transcripts must be submitted at the time of application to be considered for the 2026 Summer Nurse Extern Program.
About the program
- One 10-week program from May 11, 2026 through July 18, 2026
- 32 hours per week, in a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts based on RN preceptor's schedule
- Day Shift, Night Shift and Rotating Shift options are available
- Paid clinical experience (320 total program hours)
- In-person clinical orientation the first week of the program, mentoring from nurses, leaders, and networking
- Variety of clinical areas based on availability
- Work 1:1 with an RN preceptor in assigned clinical area
- Opportunities for continued employment if program expectations are met
Positions available at four Henry Ford Southeast Michigan Hospitals:
- Henry Ford St John Hospital, Detroit
- Henry Ford Warren Hospital, Warren
- Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital, Madison Heights
- Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital, Southfield
- Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital, Novi
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient using the nursing process.
- Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
- Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
- Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent OR currently enrolled in the Henry Ford Health Early College Program and meets the completion of two clinical rotations as required at an accredited school of nursing.
- Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
- The completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting).
- To remain in the extern role, you MUST:
- Actively be enrolled in a nursing program.
- Successfully complete each course.
- Provide transcripts to Nurse Manager after each semester/term.
- Provide a copy of your plan of work to your Nurse Manager.
- If at any point the extern does not meet their academic institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.
- Position is time limited.
- a. ADN: Maximum 12 months for ADN.
- b. BSN: Maximum 24 months for BSN (adjust for Part Time BSN programs).
- May complete during orientation.
- Successful completion of 180-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current Health Care Provider Certification Required.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.