Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program: Western MD Hospital
Cumberland, Maryland
You'll work side-by-side with a preceptor to put your nursing school learning into practice.
Posted Oct 19 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Days Work up to 40 hours/weekUp to 40 hours a week, on your preceptor's schedule
- Unit and setting
- UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland · Hospital UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland, MD)
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required
- Certification
- Active AHA or American Red Cross BLS throughout the summer Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required
- Certification
- Current AHA CPR card to bring to orientation SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation
- Certification
- Card must be for healthcare workers, professional rescuers or a BLS course; community and first aid cards are not accepted All cards should specify the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course.
- Also asks
- Enrolled in a nursing program (diploma, associate or BSN), graduating Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028
- Also asks
- Attend SNI orientation (May 17-21) and the July 23 end-of-summer event Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21 *schedule will vary by hospital ) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23)
- Also asks
- Available to work throughout the summer with minimal absence Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required
- Also asks
- Resume and nursing transcripts uploaded with your application For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts
Preferred
- Also asks
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
- Also asks
- Preference for students who want a UPMC nursing career Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMentorship and networking with UPMC Nursing LeadershipNetwork with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship
- BenefitsSupplementary educational sessionsParticipate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey
- BenefitsApply to system-wide UPMC Graduate Nurse opportunities before leaving the summer programApply to system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program
- Paid internship
- One-on-one work with a trained preceptor
- Mentorship with UPMC Nursing Leadership
- Opportunity to apply to system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Cross-training
- Shadow one additional nursing area at your placement Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement
- Start
- Program runs May 17 to July 23 SNI Program Dates: May 17 - July 23
- Details
- Temporary 10-week paid internship in summer 2027 This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2027.
- Details
- Applications open August 15 to March 15 Applications Open: August 15 - March 15
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Your preceptor
- A preceptor is assigned to you Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on UPMC’s careers page.
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Western Maryland Health System (WESTMD) 12500 Willowbrook Rd , 21502
Important
- For your application to be considered, please attach ALL required documents at the time of submission: Resume AND Nursing Transcripts
- Status updates will be sent to the email address used on the application.
*Ensure you monitor your Junk/Spam inbox for correspondence from UPMC
About the Program
UPMC’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) program allows you to put what you learned in nursing school into practice by working side-by-side with a preceptor. This is a temporary 10-week paid opportunity during the Summer of 2027.
During the internship you will have the opportunity to
- Work one-on-one with a trained preceptor to see a day in the life of a nurse at UPMC
- Participate in supplementary educational sessions to continue your learning journey
- Build your confidence as a future nurse
- Work at one hospital for the summer ( *Assignment shared at time of offer)
- Shadow at least one additional area of nursing at your hospital placement
- Work up to 40 hours/week ( *SNIs follow their preceptor’s schedule; we understand obligations may not permit you to work a full-time schedule, we can accommodate! )
- Apply to system-wide Graduate Nurse opportunities at UPMC before you even leave the summer program
- Network with UPMC Nursing Leadership and receive mentorship
- Give back to the community
- Make an impact on patient care and Life Changing Medicine
Location Opportunities
- SNIs applying to this job posting will be considered for the following UPMC facilities:
- UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland, MD)
Required Documents to Upload at Time of Application Resume Nursing Transcripts *Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including University name & student name Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program (Diploma, Associates or BSN) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 required Attendance required at SNI Program Orientation (May 17-21 *schedule will vary by hospital ) and End of Summer Event (Friday, July 23) Availability to work throughout the summer with minimal absence required (school schedule flexibility can be accommodated) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred Preference will be given to students wanting to pursue a nursing career at UPMC Licensure/Certifications Active American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross BLS certification throughout the entire summer is required *SNIs must bring current AHA CPR certification to orientation *All cards should specify the course is for healthcare workers, professional rescuers, or is a BLS course. Community and First Aide cards cannot be accepted. Additional clearances may be required based on location and specialty *Specific instructions will be provided during the onboarding process
SNI Program Recruitment and Programmatic Expectations
Applications Open: August 15 – March 15 * *Subject to change based on applicant flow SNI Program Dates: May 17 – July 23 Interested in Learning More? Check out Nursing Careers at UPMC and our SNI Blog UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Cumberland, MD
Living costs about 5% above the US average
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