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Summer 2027 Student Nurse Intern- Lincoln Memorial Hospital - ED

Memorial Health · Lincoln, IL · $16.00–$24.75 an hour · Per diem

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What nursing skills do you feel most confident in right now, and which do you want to practice this summer?

What they are checking: Whether they know their skill level and have clear learning goals.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team under pressure.

What they are checking: Whether they can contribute on a busy hospital unit.

How do you manage your time when a lot is happening at once?

What they are checking: Whether they are developing the organizational skills the internship aims to build.

What do you know about Springfield Memorial Hospital, and why did you apply here?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in this hospital and might return as a new graduate.

What would you do

You will work under an RN but cannot give medications or start IV fluids. How would you respond if someone asked you to do one of those things?

What they are checking: Whether they will stay within their scope even when it would be faster not to.

You think your patient's breathing has changed, but you are not sure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report uncertainty to the RN rather than staying quiet.

How would you handle a patient who is rude to you?

What they are checking: Whether they stay professional and kind when patients are difficult.

About the work

Walk me through how you would get to know a new patient at the start of the shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can do a basic, organized assessment and build rapport.

What does critical thinking look like for a nursing student at the bedside?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to connect patient data to action, which the posting highlights.

How do you protect yourself from exposure to blood and body fluids?

What they are checking: Whether they know and use standard precautions, which the posting notes.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: The Summer Nurse Intern will work under the direct supervision of an RN to provide age-appropriate care for a designated group of patients through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. They will work closely with the RN to assimilate and act upon data reflective of the patient’s status and to develop organizational and critical thinking skills. At the discretion of the RN, the Student Nurse Intern, can be assigned basic tasks/care elements for which competency has been validated that are within the scope of the Nursing Technician job description. However, the Student Nurse Intern, will NOT be assigned to administer medications or to add IV fluids, or to perform any task that requires a registered nurse license. Job Description: Requirements for this position include: - Successful completion of junior year in a BSN nursing program or completion of at least two semesters of an ADN nursing program. Current CPR certification required. - Position involves exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. - Position requires ability to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and to withstand prolonged periods of walking/standing. - Excellent interpersonal skills. Pay Transparency $16.00 - $24.75 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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