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Nurse Extern - Spring 2027 Graduates

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Location: Froedtert Health – South Region

(Froedtert Hospital | Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital | Froedtert West Bend Hospital)

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001 (Optional Part-Time)

Shift: Variable

Schedule: Flexible to accommodate school schedules


Job Summary:

Launch Your RN Career with Our Nurse Extern Program

At Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, we welcome nursing students graduating in Spring 2027 to apply for our comprehensive, cohort-based Nurse Extern Program.

This structured, year-long experience is designed to bridge the gap between nursing school and professional practice – offering strong clinical exposure, mentorship, and a direct pathway toward RN opportunities within our health system.

Program Structure

First 6 Months

  • Cohort-based rotations through various acute care units
  • Exposure to specialties such as medicine, neurology, surgical, transplant, cardiovascular, trauma, and rehab
  • Multi-hospital experience across Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Menomonee Falls, and West Bend
  • Regular cohort touchpoints and program leader support

Final 3 Months

  • Focused placement in an area aligned to your interests and organizational needs
  • Deeper clinical skill development
  • Enhanced preparation for RN transition

Program Completion

  • Graduation celebration
  • Opportunity for potential RN placement within the Froedtert Health system


Position Summary

The Nurse Extern is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in assigned patient care area under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing
  • Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2027 (required for this cohort)
  • Graduates awaiting NCLEX or preparing to retake the NCLEX (second attempt) may be considered for placement upon program completion, if applicable

Clinical Experience

  • 4-year program:
    • Two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations
    • OR one medical-surgical rotation plus one rotation pertinent to the area of interest
  • 2-year/Accelerated program:
    • One medical-surgical clinical rotation
    • Plus pertinent work experience
  • At least one rotation must include medication administration
  • Coursework must include patient care theory, assessments, care planning, and documentation
  • Six months or more experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

  • Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
    • OR documentation of successful completion of basic nursing coursework meeting WI administrative code criteria
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

Special Skills

  • Ability to perform basic patient care tasks
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and concentrate in a fast-paced environment
  • Physical ability to stand/walk for extended periods and assist with patient positioning

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

  • Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Referral bonuses
  • Retirement plan - 403b
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  • Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available


The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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