Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$19.8-$29.7/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Department
Status: Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Pay Range
$19.80 - $29.70
Essential Functions
- Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
- Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
- Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
- Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
- Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
- Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
- Assists with clerical work such as, including answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.
- Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).
Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
Physical Requirements: Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Currently in good standing in Registered Nurse academic program required. Successful completion of Junior year or equivalent at the time of the Nurse Extern program required. Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide
Registry as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II prior to start date required. Current Basic
Cardiac Life Support certification required.
Behavioral Health Externs: High School Diploma or GED required. Currently in good standing in Registered Nurse academic program required. Successful completion of Junior year or equivalent at the time of the Nurse Extern program required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more
Paid Time Off Programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Student Nurse Extern supports patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation. They also perform technical tasks such as taking vital signs, conducting 12-lead EKGs, and assisting with clerical duties.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Registered Nurse academic program and have successfully completed their junior year. Additionally, they must hold current Nurse Aide I and II listings and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 68% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health (rn) | ranked against 145 Behavioral Health (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $41k–$62k | Registered Nurse median $103k (middle half $91k–$128k)234 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$55k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in North Carolina | 184 active | 6,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 68% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Registered Nurse listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 3% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +6.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Behavioral Health at Advocate Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health (RN) — ranked against 145 active Behavioral Health (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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