Registered Nurse - Hiring Now!

5 Week Winter Extern Program

$18.00 / hr

"Overall, my externship experience was amazing! If I had the opportunity to apply again, I would! Everyone I got to work with was phenomenal and it was clear they truly cared to mentor and guide me through it all! As someone graduating in December and pursuing a post grad nursing career at Mercy, I would encourage every student to apply! Not only did this experience give me a look into the atmosphere of the hospital but I also gained so much confidence in myself and my skills. I couldn’t thank everyone at Mercy enough for this opportunity and the support given to me throughout the externship."

• Kylee Wickersham, UCO December 2024 graduate

Overview :

During your five-week externship, you will have the opportunity to experience working with a preceptor.  You may also choose to shadow in additional departments.  Discover where your passion for nursing is leading you at Mercy!

Qualifications :

This program is open to any unlicensed RN student (cannot have or obtain LPN license before or during the program) who will have completed at least two semesters of nursing school and graduating Spring or Summer 2026.

Certifications : BLS Certification required before assigned to care for patients independently

In addition to the online application the following documents must be emailed to Nikki.Nelson@Mercy.net :

Application and Supporting Documents must be submitted by Friday, October 3rd, 2025 in ONE EMAIL - please send documents only, no photos of documents will be accepted. Multiple emails and profiles without uploaded resume will be considered incomplete.

Interviews will be scheduled for October 22nd, 2025

Offers will be made by November 6th, 2025

Program will begin December 8th 2025 and end on January 10th, 2026 (with opportunity to stay in a Nurse Tech role after the completion of the extern program)

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.