Early Careers/Nursing Student

Early Careers/Nursing Student

Nurse Extern - Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Job ID: 83232

Bryn Mawr Hospital

130 S. Bryn Mawr Ave

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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Main Line Health is offering nursing students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience while balancing academic and personal commitments. The Nurse Extern Program is a paid, as-needed position designed to help nursing students build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and prepare for a successful transition into professional nursing practice.

As a Nurse Extern, you will work as a Patient Care Technician while gaining exposure to a dynamic healthcare environment and collaborating with experienced nurses and interdisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting with activities of daily living and patient care
  • Obtaining vital signs and blood glucose monitoring
  • Performing EKGs
  • Phlebotomy training and specimen collection
  • Supporting the healthcare team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care
  • Enhancing communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and clinical skills
  • Why Become a Nurse Extern?

    The Nurse Extern Program provides opportunities to:

  • Develop hands-on clinical and patient care skills
  • Strengthen clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities
  • Gain experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Build confidence in a real-world clinical setting
  • Expand professional networking opportunities
  • Reinforce nursing school coursework through practical experience
  • Explore specialty areas and potential career interests within healthcare
  • Prepare for future Nurse Residency and RN opportunities at Main Line Health
  • Location

    Bryn Mawr Hospital

    Qualifications

  • Actively enrolled in an accredited RN Diploma, ASN, or BSN nursing program.
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
  • Must be able to attend a required Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM orientation week, as well as complete all required departmental training.
  • Available Departments

    Cardiac Catheterization Lab

  • Operational hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • No weekends or holidays required.
  • Nurse Externs work a minimum of 4-8 hours per shift.
  • Opportunities available for:
  • Year-round Nurse Externs
  • Summer-only Nurse Externs (May 2027 - August 2027)
  • Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

    Shifts:

    Available 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM8:00 AM - 4:00 PM10:30 AM - 8:00 PM12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Summer commitment requires:
  • Minimum of 48 hours biweekly
  • Two Monday shifts and two Friday shifts per four-week schedule, or as determined by unit needs
  • Must be available to work year-round
  • Compensation

    $18.00 per hour

    Nurse Externs who work eligible evening or night shifts may receive shift differential pay. Nurse Externs are also eligible for annual merit increases.

    Application & Interview Process

    Step 1: Online Application

  • Please include with your application submission your updated resume with YOUR ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE (MM/YYYY) FROM YOUR NURSING PROGRAM Include any clinical rotations you have completed along with the hours and locations.
  • BLS or CPR card
  • Step 2: On-Demand Video Interview

    Applicants will receive an invitation to complete an On-Demand Video Interview within approximately 3-5 business days after submitting their application.

    Step 3: Virtual Interview

    Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted by a recruiter to schedule a virtual interview with a nursing leader.

    Start Dates

    Candidates selected for the Nurse Extern Program must be available to attend New Employee Orientation and complete the required Monday-Friday daytime training during one of the following weeks:

  • April 26, 2027
  • May 10, 2027
  • May 24, 2027
  • Additional Information

    Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual application status updates. Candidates may monitor their status at any time through their candidate portal.

    Main Line Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Thank you for your interest in Main Line Health's Nurse Extern Program at Bryn Mawr Hospital!

    Employee Status: Regular

    Schedule: Part-time

    Shift: Day Job

    Pay Range: $17.24 - $26.72

    Job Grade: 204

    "If your certifications, availability, or resume have changed — update your candidate profile. It helps us reach out faster next time a role opens, and shows us you're staying engaged. Think of your MLH profile as a living document, not a one-time upload."  

    Jhaakira J.

    Nurse Extern - Cardiac Catheterization Lab

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