Clinical Nurse Extern - Med​/Surg Tele

Clinical Nurse Externship

Step into your nursing future with our Clinical Nurse Extern (CNE) Program at Suburban Hospital. This immersive externship is designed for motivated nursing students who are eager to learn, grow, and gain hands‑on experience.

As a CNE, you'll work alongside some of Johns Hopkins' best nurses and providers, gaining mentorship, clinical exposure, and confidence in a fast‑paced, collaborative care environment. Follow a real nurse's schedule, build essential skills, and get paid for the dedication you bring to our team.

• Summer 2026 10‑week immersive experience (June 1–August
  8), train and learn in specialty units within a nursing department.
• Skills development:
  Strengthen your clinical foundation with hands‑on skill days.
• May have opportunities to continue working:
  Stay on throughout the year (MD CNA license required).
• Understand a nurse's schedule by following their schedule (days, nights, and weekends included).
• Earn while you learn:
  Competitive pay throughout the externship.

Joining our Med/Surg Telemetry Unit means being right at the patient's bedside atop one of our nurses, fully immersed in meaningful patient care. As a CNE, you will:

• Monitor vital signs and assist with routine assessments
• Support activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Track accurate intake and output (I&O)
• Collaborate with nursing staff to deliver safe, compassionate care
• Contribute as an essential member of a high‑performing clinical team

Our nursing students are known for their commitment to safety, excellence, and a passion for improving patient outcomes through evidence‑based practice.

Shifts vary: 36 to 40 hours per week during the 10‑week summer immersion.

Location:

Opportunity to work at Suburban Hospital.

• Current enrollment in an accredited school of nursing
• BLS certification required
• Current Maryland licensure as CNA
• Possess a passing grade in Fundamentals/Introduction in Nursing course
• Required to attend all hospital, nursing, and unit orientations which occur during the first 10 weeks of employment (36 hours per week) June 1–August 8

Minimum $0/hour – Maximum $0/hour. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are a drug‑free workplace employer.

• Requisition #: 660075
• Location:
  
  Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814
• Category:
  Nursing Support/Patient Care
• Schedule:
  
  Day Shift
• Employment Type:
  
  Temporary

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.