Critical Care Nurse Internship

The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) Internship Program is a full time intensive educational and clinical application residency aimed at preparing a select group of novice RNs for independent practice in any critical care unit at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

Why Choose Us

• Program Outcomes
• Technology
• Professional Advancement
• Work-Life Balance
• Career Paths

Internship FAQs

• Bridge the preparation to practice gap
• Focus on promoting leadership, team building, and conflict management
• Critical care clinical orientation is scheduled at critical care units within the St. Luke’s network.
• Content
• AACN ECG Module
• AACN Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)
• Workshops, simulation, and clinical rotations in all critical areas with dedicated preceptor/coaches
• Clinical observations in specialty departments including Emergency Department, OR, Respiratory, PACU, and Pre-hospital Critical Care Transport Services.
• Focused testing and skill validation throughout
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Clinical Educators & Leadership

Linda R. Ozekcin, DNP, RN, CCRN, CCNS Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care Division St. Luke’s University Health Network

Resources & Support

• Critical Care Clinical Preceptors
• Support transition during orientation between the critical care units
• Eligible for CCRN exam after 1,750 independent clinical practice hours
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Application Process

• Complete an application by hitting the Apply Now
• Search for specific ICU and campus
• The interview process may include a Panel Interview & Shadow Experience
• If selected, candidates will sign a commitment agreement