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Nurse Extern - Summer 2026 - Community Memorial Hospital (CMH)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
United States, Virginia, South Hill
Dec 10, 2025
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 70-bed facility located in the heart of South Central Virginia serving residents of over 7 counties, including North Carolina due to its location just off the I-85 interstate and its proximity to the NC border. Community Memorial Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and externs can rotate in ER, Surgical Services, Labor/Delivery, ICU, Acute Care, Oncology and Ambulatory Care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, licensed independent practitioner, or manager, the Nurse Extern assists with a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. These direct activities may include, assistance with activities of daily living, comfort care, safety, nutritional support and performance of selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures as directed. Indirect patient care activities may include maintaining a clean, safe environment, sterilization and ensuring adequate inventory of supplies and equipment. Licensure, Certification, or Registration: AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience: REQUIRED: N/A PREFERRED: Acute care experience as a patient care technician or equivalent position. Education/Training: Completion of the first semester of the junior year in a BSN program or completion of the first year in an ADN program EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.