Student Nurse Internship

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

November 12, 2025

Posting Expiration Date:

December 15, 2025

Department:

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Job Summary:

Allina Health is hiring nursing interns to work with their assigned RN preceptor to provide care that is whole person, patient centered, collaborative in nature and exceptional in quality. We have one streamlined application to be considered for all internships within the Allina system. It is a paid, ten-week, immersive experience for students currently enrolled in a baccalaureate RN program to be completed the summer prior to graduation. Our internship is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world hands-on nursing experience, increase confidence, enhance skills and receive preference for employment upon graduation!

Key Position Details:

Additional Job Description

Important Dates:

  • The internship is ten weeks: June 1-August 7, 2026

  • Application will close December 15th at 12:01 AM- applying early is encouraged

  • Offers will begin February 2

Application Requirements:

  • Please include a current, detailed copy of your resume

  • You will indicate your preferences for location and patient care area on the application

  • By applying, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within the Allina system

Work Schedule:

  • 0.8 FTE (64 hours in a 2-week pay period)

  • Your work schedule will mirror your assigned preceptor

  • Shift, shift length and weekend agreement will vary based on preceptor - must be available to work: days, evenings, nights, 8s, 12s as well as rotating shifts

  • Your specific work schedule will be known May 2026 when you are matched with your preceptor

Unit Availabilities:

  • There may availabilities in Home Care, Clinics, Urgent Care and a wide variety of patient care units within the 12 hospital campuses of the Allina Health system:

  • Cardiac Telemetry

  • Float Pool

  • Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation

  • Medical Surgical

  • Mental Health

  • Neurology

  • Oncology

  • Orthopedics

  • Progressive Care

  • Short Stay Observation

  • Spine

  • The ED, ICU, OB and Surgical Services areas may also hire interns but on a more limited basis

  • Our hospitals primarily serve the adult patient populations so we do not have Neonatal, Pediatrics or Special Care Nursery units within the Allina hospital system

Allina Hospitals in the Twin Cities Metro:

Allina Hospitals outside the Twin Cities Metro that may also have internships available:

Job Description:

Job Requirements

  • Enrollment in an accredited nursing program
  • Baccalaureate graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
  • Enrollment and active participation in a nursing internship course through a Minnesota university
  • This is a pre-licensure program (licensed RNs are not eligible)
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation


Physical Demands

  • Medium Work*:
  • Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Flat Rate: $23.00 per hour

*This position is paid on a standard non-negotiable hourly rate. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

  • Medical/Dental

  • PTO/Time Away

  • Retirement Savings Plans

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-term/Long-term Disability

  • Paid Caregiver Leave

  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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