Summer Nurse Externship 2026, Atlantic Health Newton & Hackettstown Medical Center
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Newton
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Atlantic Health System Nurse Externship Program
is for junior students obtaining their Bachelor of Science degree
in Nursing (preferred) or an Associate of Science degree in
nursing. Our five hospitals and ambulatory sites include Morristown
Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center (Summit), Chilton Medical
Center (Pompton Plains), Newton Medical Center, Hackettstown
Medical Center, and Atlantic Medical Group (over 450 locations).
The goal of the Nurse Externship Program is to allow rising senior
nursing students to learn about the role of the professional nurse,
while being precepted by specially selected nurses. Nurse Externs
will be assigned to a specific unit for the entire externship.
Although we will do our very best to accommodate unit preferences,
placement will be ultimately determined by unit availability.
Externs should be open to exploring the unit they are placed even
if it was not their first choice. Assignments will be received just
prior to the start of the program. Externship Details: Timeframe:
8-week experience starting June 1st, 2026, and ending Friday, July
24 th , 2026 Opportunity for continued employment after the
externship as a per diem Patient Care Technician, Nursing
Assistant, or Secretary/Technician Shifts: May include days,
nights, and weekends (must be flexible) Work requirement: Three
12-hour or five 8-hour shifts working side by side with
preceptor(s). Shift times may vary depending on unit placement.
Vacation time: Vacation is not permitted during this 8-week period.
Pay: Bi-weekly paycheck at a rate determined by Atlantic Health
System Under the guidance of a certified preceptor, externs will be
able to: Observe the professional role of the Registered Nurse
Learn and enhance critical thinking skills Build confidence by
practicing and delivering basic nursing care, skills, and
competencies Develop nursing and time-management skills
Qualifications Requirements include: Unofficial transcript Two
letters of recommendation from Clinical Instructors/Professors BLS
certification
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