Nurse Extern
Nurse Extern – Bronson Hospitals (PRN)
Locations: Bronson Battle Creek (BBC), Bronson LakeView (BLH), Bronson Methodist (BMH), Bronson South Haven (BSH)
Join Team Bronson
At Bronson, we are compassionate, resilient, and driven by Positivity—striving to go above and beyond for our patients, one another, and our community. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow in your nursing career, apply today.
About the Nurse Externship Program
- Start Date: June 2, 2025
- Shifts: 12-hour variable shifts (7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM)
- Schedule: Minimum 4 shifts per month (at least 2 weekend shifts)
- Compensation: Paid, PRN position (not benefits-eligible)
- Training: Two-week, full-time (day shift) orientation before starting unit-based work
- Commitment: Nurse Externs are expected to complete the program on their assigned unit until graduation
Unit Placement & Selection
You will be asked to specify your top 5 preferred units in your application. Please include at least one Medical-Surgical unit, as availability in Women's & Children’s, ICUs, and Specialty Units is limited.
Bronson Methodist Hospital (BMH) – Kalamazoo
Medical-Surgical Units:
- Adult Medical Unit (AMU)
- Extended Medical Care Unit (EMCU)
- General Surgical Unit (GSU)
- General Medical Unit (GMU)
- Medical-Surgical Float (MS VIP)
- Neuro Vascular Unit (NVU)
- Ortho Surgical Unit (OSU)
Women’s & Children’s Units:
- Pediatrics (Peds)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Children’s Float Pool (CVIP) – Floats to Peds, PICU, NICU
- Labor & Delivery (L&D)
- Mother-Baby Unit (MBU)
- Women’s Float Pool (WVIP) – Floats to L&D, MBU
Intensive Care Units (ICUs):
- Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Trauma Care Unit (TCU)
Specialty Units:
- Admission Unit (AU)
- Cardiology (CAR)
- Emergency Department (ED)
Bronson Battle Creek (BBC)
- Birthplace (BP)
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Medical-Surgical Rotation (NVU, GMU, Med/Surg Oncology)
Bronson South Haven (BSH)
- Emergency Department (ED)
- General Care Unit (GCU) (Med/Surg)
Bronson LakeView (BLH)
- Emergency Department (ED)
- General Care Unit (GCU) (Med/Surg)
- Operating Room (OR)
Role & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an RN and in accordance with Bronson policies and the Nurse Practice Act, the Nurse Extern will:
- Assist with patient care based on individual needs and unit requirements
- Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare professionals to enhance learning experiences
- Communicate learning needs to the nurse preceptor and seek out growth opportunities
- Provide physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice
- Document and communicate patient responses to care
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and within one year of graduation
- Must complete unit-specific orientation and core training requirements
- BLS certification required
- Completion of a pharmacology course or passing of a pharmacology medication test
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting light-weight objects (up to 20 lbs.), with occasional heavier lifting
- Some mental and visual fatigue due to a variety of duties and deadlines
- Expected to maintain a professional and collaborative work environment
Additional Information
- This is a PRN position and is not eligible for benefits
- Orientation will include hospital-wide, core, and department-specific training
- Some aspects of the RN role cannot be assumed by the Nurse Extern; these will be outlined during orientation
If you’re ready to gain valuable hands-on nursing experience and grow within Bronson, apply today!