For nursing students graduating in the upcoming academic year, we offer a paid clinical nurse extern (CNE) position at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the CNE participates in delivering care to patients and their families. This role provides an opportunity for the CNE to further develop foundational critical-thinking skills related to the nursing process. Responsibilities include performing routine patient care activities and delegated patient procedures of a specialized and technical nature, such as observing and monitoring patient conditions, identifying changes in patient data, setting up and maintaining specialized equipment, applying knowledge of aseptic technique, collecting blood specimens and performing other delegated nursing tasks. The extent of participation is based on the CNE’s demonstrated competence in these functions.

Program Summary

CNEs are placed in “pods” practicing across one to four units. Pods are organized by department/patient population, continuum of care and care level, and vary by campus. Pod placements are determined by area of interest, pod availability and information collected during the interviewing process.

The 10-week program includes eight weeks working alongside a registered nurse and two weeks with a patient care technician. This schedule is designed to provide experience from multiple perspectives within a patient’s multidisciplinary care team.

*Individuals who complete the program will have the opportunity to continue employment with Johns Hopkins. More information is available upon request.

Program Highlights

• 10-week program (Generally begins the first week of June)
• Learn and train across multiple specialty units
• Understand a “day in the life” of a nurse
• Hands-on skill development
• Mentorship from experienced clinicians
• Exposure to a collaborative, fast-paced and engaging clinical environment
• Paid position
• Opportunity for continued employment after the program

Eligibility Criteria

• Current enrollment in an accredited school of nursing
• Passing grade in Fundamentals of Nursing course
• Rising senior, graduate in the academic year following the summer program
• BLS certification provided by the AHA, American Red Cross or Military training Network
• Available to work full-time (36–40 hours) from June to August, including shift and weekend rotations

How to Apply

• Submit your application at jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/jobs.
  • Summer 2026 Cohort: Application will be open Oct. 13 to Nov. 16.
• Once submitted, a nurse recruiter will review your resume and qualifications.
• Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview with a nurse leader from the Johns Hopkins Float Pool Staffing and Resource Management Department.
• Offers will be extended to successful candidates within one week of their interview.