About this role
Summary
Job Description:
Nurse Extern Dates: May 4th - July 11th
This program is an exciting opportunity for a ten-week work experience that allows you to put your classroom learning to a hands-on setting in a nursing unit. You will work under the guidance of an assigned preceptor. This is a great way to jump-start your senior year and your job search.
Requirements for application to the program:
GPA of 2.5 or higher (official transcript required)
Entering into senior year of an accredited RN program.
Two letters of recommendation with at least one being from a nursing school instructor.
Candidates are not eligible for this program if they are committed to post graduate employment at another health care system outside of Baptist Health.
Externs must be able to work full time during their first week of employment and then must commit to a minimum of 24 hour per week (12 hour shifts) during the externship.
Participants may have one week off during the program, but must commit to no other time off in order to ensure maximum benefit from the experience.
Send transcripts and letters of reference to: [email protected]
Who do I contact if I have questions?
You can contact Alexa Wigginton at [email protected] for questions.
The application deadline for both external and internal candidates is March 20th, 2026.
Work Experience
Education
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Other facts
About BHS
Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas.
Since 1903, Baptist Health System has been caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in San Antonio, south Texas and beyond. Baptist Health System is the first to bring robotically-assisted surgery to San Antonio, and the first to achieve Chest Pain Center Certification at all of our hospitals.
What you'll do
- Participants will gain hands-on experience in a nursing unit while working under the guidance of an assigned preceptor. This program is designed to help jump-start the extern's senior year and job search.
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