Summer Intern - Nursing Department

Overview Application Deadline: May 10, 2026 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; posting may close early. Join our dynamic team as a Temporary Summer Intern, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting. llinois CancerCare has a student summer intern position available in the Nursing department. Interested students will work up to 20 hours per week for 6 to 8 weeks. Our summer internship program is designed to give high school, undergraduate and medical school students a chance to gain experience in a healthcare facility. Pay: $15.00/hr. Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for temporary employees, subject to eligibility requirements: 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program; & paid leave accrual (if applicable). Benefits: Gain practical experience in a professional environment. Develop skills relevant to your field of study. Network with professionals and other interns. Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced team members. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Assist nurses with basic patient care activities under direct supervision. Perform basic documentation or clerical tasks as assigned. Provide general support to help nurses meet daily patient care needs. Qualifications What We’re Looking For Senior level high school student or College student preferred. Seeking nursing school student preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges. Special Physical Requirements Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, stooping. Safety Considerations/Typical Working Conditions The employee has limited exposure to toxic substance and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such. The employee is exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment. Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed. Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with staff and patients. Work may be repetitious, and in a high-stress environment. Contact may involve dealing with angry and/or upset people. What You'll Do Assist nurses with basic patient care activities under direct supervision. Perform basic documentation or clerical tasks as assigned. Provide general support to help nurses meet daily patient care needs. What We're Looking For Senior level high school student or College student preferred. Seeking nursing school student preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges. Special Physical Requirements Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, stooping. Safety Considerations/Typical Working Conditions The employee has limited exposure to toxic substance and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such. The employee is exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment. Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed. Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with staff and patients. Work may be repetitious, and in a high-stress environment. Contact may involve dealing with angry and/or upset people.