Student Nurse Full-time
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Nurse Extern

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours

  • PRN, however, Full-Time during the summer (3–12-hour shifts).
  • Program Start Date: June 2nd, 2026
  • Program End Date: July 31st, 2026

Program Highlights

  • Nine-week paid internship; One week orientation remaining eight clinical bedside
  • 36 hours per week (excluding orientation week)
  • Weekly educational development sessions
  • Exposure to multiple Texas Health Fort Worth hospital units
  • Networking opportunities throughout the hospital
  • Option to continue as a PRN nurse extern after completing the program

Program Benefits

  • Competitive pay with shift differentials
  • Paid orientation
  • Access to a wide range of THFW and Texas Health Resources educational opportunities (voluntary and unpaid)
  • Well‑being and mental health resources
  • Discounts to local and regional events
  • Support for professional development, emphasizing growth and confidence
  • Chance to continue in a PRN position after the program ends
  • Networking within the hospital to pursue nurse residency positions

Here’s What You Need

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
  • CNA - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Requried Or
  • PCT Training Program Upon Hire Requried Or
  • Other Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. Upon Hire Required And
  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
  • Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills

What You Will Do

  • Provides patient care per plan of care, including ADLs, technical procedures, and safe risk‑reduction practices.
  • Collects and reports patient data, documenting accurately and entering orders when appropriate.
  • Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
  • Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for patient population needs, cultural/religious preferences, and family expectations.
  • Partners effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, demonstrating flexibility, communication skills, and teamwork.
  • Maintains competency, seeks guidance for unfamiliar tasks, advocates for patients, and follows policies and ethical standards.
  • Supports quality and safety by identifying inefficiencies, participating in improvement efforts, and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Nurse Extern

  • Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
  • Delivery of high-quality patient care
  • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
  • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Comprehensive Spine Program, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's health, cardiac care, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn More About Our Culture, Benefits, And Recent Awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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