Nurse Externship, Nursing Students graduating in December 2027 or later
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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is recruiting talented people like YOU who will put our patients first and help make a difference in their lives. Whether delivering world-class care or finding time to brighten a child’s day, it’s our employees that make Children’s such a special place for thousands of pediatric patients each year.
As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, every role at Children’s is an important one. We all work together to provide the best possible care to the kids we serve. We also take care of each other. Children’s offers a variety of resources and programs to support employees professionally and personally, which is one of the many reasons Fortune magazine has recognized us as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”
The Nurse Extern Program is a paid employment opportunity for nursing students who are interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics. As a nurse extern, you will acquire essential knowledge of the highly specialized pediatric environment that will prepare you for a smooth transition to practice after nursing school. You will also gain access to invaluable benefits, including orientation shifts with an RN, shadowing opportunities, RN Mentoring check-ins and additional learning offerings.
Nurse externs are hired in a variety of units and have the same job responsibilities as that of an unlicensed Patient Care Technician. We offer both part-time and PRN nurse extern positions so you can find work that fits your unique needs.
Start Dates
Variable options in December 2026 and January 2027
Your start date would be determined during the interview process.
Experience
- Must have successfully completed 1 semester of nursing school with 1 clinical rotation
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred but not required qualifications: Your anticipated graduation date from nursing school is at least one year from your nurse extern program start date (December 2027 or later).
Education
- Must be actively enrolled in an accredited school of nursing
Certification Summary
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and documentation of ongoing development and training
Specialty areas hiring:
Emergency Department
General Pediatrics Inpatient
Hematology/Oncology
Cardiac ICU, Pediatric ICU, Technology Dependent ICU, Neonatal ICU
Transplant Stepdown Unit
Cardiac Acute Care Unit
Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Interview Process
Complete digital video screening questions
A Children's recruiter will contact you for next steps if you are selected to move forward in the process.
Due to limited positions, we are unable to move forward with each candidate who completes a video interview.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists in the basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional personnel using age and developmentally appropriate standards - to include vital sign assessment, patient triage, daily weights, assisting with feeds/baths/oral care, linen changes, and assisting with transports.
- Utilizes and maintains department and patient care equipment as assigned.
- Communicates information relating to patient care job activities, needs and responsibilities for the assigned shift to appropriate personnel. Utilizes effective organization and communication skills in prioritizing, delivering, and documenting patient care, and documents the tasks/procedure/care that is provided.
- Initiates and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
- Acts as a role model for organizational and developmental skills.
- Assists departmental leadership team in the development of other staff members.
- Accepts responsibility for own growth, development and professional conduct.
- While clinical staff may serve a specific patient population, they have the potential to care for patients within the age population range served at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Clinical staff will have competencies that will incorporate age specific guidelines. This age population includes: N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Successfully completed at least one semester of nursing school with one clinical rotation
- Actively enrolled in an accredited school of nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA required within 30 days of employment
- Work at least 3 shifts in a 6-week period while in the program
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and documentation of ongoing development and training
- Anticipated graduation date from nursing school at least one year from program start (December 2027 or later)
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Insights
What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
