Student Nurse Internship Program

Brown University Health’s Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program is a unique opportunity to have a paid internship in a clinical setting at one of our hospitals in Rhode Island or Massachusetts. This is a great way to complement your studies and clinical rotations, while getting additional experience within the Brown University Health system.

Program Highlights

Program highlights include:

• Two program structures:
  • Year-round internship (June 2026 through May 2027), with a commitment of 24 hours per month
  • Summer internship (June through August 2026), with a commitment of 36 hours per week – available for students who attend school more than 50 miles from one of our hospitals, and offered at Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's and Newport Hospital only
• Rate: $20 per hour
• Schedules to include day, night and weekend rotation
• Opportunities available at our hospitals across Rhode Island and Massachusetts:
  • Rhode Island Hospital – Providence, RI
  • Hasbro Children’s – Providence, RI
  • The Miriam Hospital – Providence, RI
  • Bradley Hospital (pediatric psychiatric hospital) – East Providence, RI
  • Newport Hospital – Newport, RI
  • Saint Anne’s Hospital – Fall River, MA
• Opportunities available in the following specialties:
  • Operating room
  • Emergency department
  • Medical-surgical units
  • Critical care
  • Behavioral health (children, adolescents, and adults)

Qualifications

Qualification to apply to the SNI include:

• Current nursing student
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing is preferred.
  • Candidates in an accredited associates degree program will also be considered.
• Active nursing assistant licensure upon hire (for RI positions only)
• Current certification in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
• Completion of at least one clinical rotation in an acute care hospital setting prior to beginning the SNI program 

Important Dates