New Students
Made for the Pursuit of Excellence in Education.
New Students
Made for the Pursuit of Excellence in Education.
We’ll Help You Grow Your Skills, Confidence and Experience.
University Hospitals is proud to support your educational journey by offering opportunities to apply your classroom knowledge while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
We recognize that today’s students are the future of healthcare. We’re committed to providing the training and opportunities you need to make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your education or have recently graduated, we offer unique opportunities designed to help you thrive here. Some of the opportunities we provide for students include:
The program is open to nursing students enrolled at the following schools: Case Western Reserve University (BSN & MN), Cleveland State University, Hiram College, John Carroll University, Kent State University (Ashtabula, Stark, Kent, Twinsburg, Trumbull & Geauga campuses), University of Akron, University of Mount Union and Ursuline College.
The internship is available to students expected to graduate in either December 2026 or May 2027.
As part of the Nursing Internship, participants are required to enroll in the corresponding course offered through their school.
University Hospitals will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Nurse Internship Program in late September 2025. Additional details and application information will be shared later.
- “The UH Nurse Internship Program gave me a more in-depth experience with my nursing practice. It allowed me to identify my strengths and improve my weaknesses as a nursing student. I was also able to discover where I wanted to work upon graduation and they offered me employment as a NAII once my internship was over! The best part was the fact that we got paid while completing clinical hours!” – Madi Pelyak, Kent State University
- “I would say that I grew faster in my internship than my years in clinical and I have become overwhelmingly more comfortable in my nursing role.” – Autumn Welz, Ursuline College
- “This internship was incredible! It has definitely made me feel so much more prepared for not only senior year but also after graduation. The staff was so supportive of my learning, and I was able to feel confident about so many skills by the end of the summer. I am also staying on as a Nursing Assistant during the school year!” – Hannah Robinson, Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Under the mentorship of an experienced nurse, you will receive training to provide exceptional patient care as a Nursing Assistant II (NAII). This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and will help you build a strong foundation for your nursing career. These paid PRN opportunities provide the flexibility to work around your academic schedule. Eligibility requirements for the NAII program include:
- Current enrollment in an accredited A.D.N. or BSN nursing program with a satisfactory academic standing.
- Successful completion of a relevant clinical rotation that includes patient care tasks such as ADLs, hygiene support, patient/family education, and discharge preparation.
At UH, our extraordinary nurses enable us to advance the science of health and the art of compassion. In turn, we help our nurses thrive by equipping them with the environment they need to empower, advocate, innovate, and achieve excellence in human caring.
At UH, we believe that new graduate nurses benefit from actively participating in our customized Nurse Residency Program. As new nurses begin their professional careers with clinical support and mentoring, the Nurse Residency Program provides a transformative learning environment with multiple, rich opportunities for meaningful peer group discussions.
In their first 12 months of professional nursing practice, nurse residents work towards a successful transition from education to practice, reflecting on their clinical experiences and professional interactions with patients, families and colleagues. During Nurse Residency Program sessions, the new nurses focus on such topics as the development of communication and leadership skills, clinical competence and confidence, patient outcomes and advocacy, and promoting professional identity.
The Nurse Residency Program, a formative learning experience, provides an opportunity to network, encourages accessing resources that will promote patient and family engagement and reinforces the importance of being a member of a respected healthcare team.
Laboratory Funding Healthcare Futures
UH is proud to offer the Funding Healthcare Futures (FHCF) Program to students currently pursuing a career in the Medical Lab Services field (including Medical Lab Tech, Medical Lab Scientist, Histology Tech, and Histotechnologist). This program provides a paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside technologists during your studies. By achieving key educational and career milestones, you can earn up to $15,000 in addition to your wages as a Student Laboratory Technician.
This program is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience and seamlessly transition into one of our professional lab positions.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for one of the following roles with UH:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Histotechnician
- Histotechnologist
Student Laboratory Tech
The Laboratory Support Technician position offers individuals an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical laboratory setting. In this role, you will be responsible for handling biological specimens (e.g., blood, urine), including tasks such as accessioning, centrifugation, aliquoting, loading samples onto lab instruments, and storing specimens. If you’re interested in working in a lab environment and want to explore a field essential to patient care, this position is perfect for you.
UH participates in ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) Match for PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residents. Our PGY1 Residents gain experience through well-rounded rotations, while our PGY2 Residents focus on areas like Critical Care and allow Residents to develop their skills in specialized areas.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program
The UH Pharmacy Technician Trainee program is a paid employer-based training program that provides participants with the curriculum and experience needed to become a State Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician in as little as 6 months. Click the link below to view more information and to see upcoming classes.
Education in Radiology at UH is central to our mission – To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. With a strong commitment to lifelong learning, our radiology departments uphold the highest standards in clinical excellence, quality, and patient safety. We invite you to work alongside and learn from our highly skilled staff, who represent some of the most talented and innovative professionals in the field.
For current radiology students, we offer the Funding Healthcare Futures Program. This paid opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience while working alongside technologists during your studies. By achieving key educational and career milestones, you can earn up to an additional $15,000.
Radiology Tech Extender
This position provides opportunities for individuals currently enrolled in a radiology program or those exploring the field to gain exposure to various modalities. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting the radiologic technologist in caring for patients and family members during the imaging process. This includes but is not limited to, completing basic patient assessments such as verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, and patient preparation and instruction. Additionally, responsibilities include facilitating patient care, computer data entry, and inventory control.
These paid PRN (as needed) opportunities offer the flexibility required to accommodate your school schedule, leading to potential full or part-time positions upon graduation.
General X-ray Machine Operator
This position offers students in their final year of a radiologic technology program the chance to perform a range of radiological exams within the scope of practice outlined by the Ohio Department of Health. As a GXMO, you will operate x-ray equipment, position patients, and conduct and document patient assessments relevant to the radiology encounter.
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapists play a vital role in the clinical care team for our patients. To help develop the next generation of Respiratory Therapist professionals, UH proudly offers the Respiratory Therapy Funding Healthcare Futures Program.
This program provides current respiratory therapy students with a paid opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while still in school. By achieving educational and career milestones, you can earn up to an additional $15,000.
Respiratory Care Assistant
Under the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will utilize your current training to provide exceptional patient care as a student Respiratory Care Assistant. This entry-level position will continue what you have been learning in the classroom and clinical rotations and build upon those skills. You will experience hands-on patient care to better prepare you for your career in Respiratory Therapy. These paid PRN opportunities offer the flexibility to work around your school and clinical rotation schedules.
Eligibility requirements for the Respiratory Care Assistant position include:
- Current enrollment in an accredited professional Associates or Bachelors Respiratory program.
- Respiratory Limited Permit from the State of Ohio with no disciplines or additional restrictions.
Respiratory Care Equipment Tech
Under the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will begin your journey on UH’s respiratory therapy career ladder by working as a student Respiratory Care Equipment Tech. This entry-level position will get you acclimated with respiratory equipment and non-disposable supplies that you have been learning about in the classroom. You will obtain hands-on experience with respiratory equipment which will also better prepare you for working in a hospital setting. These paid PRN opportunities offer the flexibility to work around your school and clinical rotation schedules once they begin.
Our Hiring Process
If you’re interested in applying for any of our student positions, why not learn more about how we hire?
