BSN Student Internship Program
Get paid to gain experience.
Mercy offers a unique opportunity for BSN nursing students with our paid summer internship program. As an RN intern at Mercy, you will be able to experience Mercy as an employer, gain the inside track on post-graduation opportunities and gain hands-on experience - all while getting paid.
In past years, nurse interns at Mercy have been placed in units including the emergency department (ED), surgical/oncology, birthplace/NICU, operating room/post-anesthesia, inpatient rehab, cardiac stroke, pulmonary medicine, medical float pool, Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, cardiovascular lab, digestive health and medical intensive care (MICU).
Hours & Shifts
The Mercy RN internship begins in June and last for 10 weeks. Hours may include off-shifts, holidays and weekends, as needed.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a BSN program as a junior who will be going into their senior year in the fall of 2025.
- BSN students must enroll in one of the two following courses - Mercy covers the cost of either course.
- NU360 (through Mount Mercy University)
- INT499 (through Coe College)
Internships take place the summer between the junior and senior years. Our employment specialist can walk you through the process for applying.
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2025
Click here to apply today.
For more information on the BSN student internship program, please contact Human Resources at hr@mercycare.org or (319) 398-6150.
Applications for Summer 2025 are due by November 15, 2024.
Grow your career at Mercy
- Prior to completing your degree, consider joining Mercy as a Patient Care Tech. As a Mercy employee, you will be able to take advantage of Mercy benefits, including scholarship opportunities, education assistance and more.
- Summer Nurse Internship, available to BSN students the summer between junior and senior year.
- New Graduate Apprenticeship & New Graduate Nurse Residency programs.
- Clinical Ladder
- RN to BSN program, a partnership with Mount Mercy University.
- MSN - scholarships are available.
Mercy Partners
Mercy partners with several local college and universities, visit their websites to learn more about program offerings and additional financial aid that may be available.
