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Student Extern - Med/Surg Tele
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Victorville, CA, 92395
Job Type : Contractor
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Overview
Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid Time Off
- 401K retirement plan
- Outstanding Medical
- Dental
- Vision Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!
Responsibilities
The Student Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team. The extern performs at the level that has successfully been completed and passed in the clinical section at a local college. Under the general supervision of an RN the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with the established protocols, the skills they are able to perform are expanded. All newly hired externs will first function in the capacity of a nursing assistant, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. When the student has been cleared by the Supervisor, they may be moved to their appropriate skill level.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Pay Transparency
Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
VariableEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Working as a Student Extern in Med/Surg Tele at Prime Healthcare Services allows nursing students to engage directly with patient care under RN supervision, enhancing practical skills in telemetry and medical-surgical settings. This real-world exposure is crucial for developing clinical competence in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Yes, the Student Extern role starts with nursing assistant duties and progresses to more advanced tasks once cleared by supervisors. This phased approach lets externs expand their clinical abilities in telemetry and med/surg nursing, aligning with their educational level and certifications.
Applicants should have completed at least the first semester of a nursing program and hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. While Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials are preferred, they are not mandatory, but they help demonstrate readiness for patient care tasks.
Victorville's healthcare sector shows steady demand for clinical externs due to growing patient needs and regional hospital expansions. While competition exists, candidates with strong clinical coursework and certifications like BLS or CNA have a distinct edge in local hiring.
Victorville's sprawling geography means commute times can vary. Prospective externs should factor in traffic patterns and public transport options around Desert Valley Hospital, ensuring timely arrival for variable shifts in a demanding acute care setting.
Indeed, Prime Healthcare offers flexible benefits packages including paid time off, medical, dental, vision coverage, and tuition reimbursement, which can be adapted based on part-time or per diem employment status, supporting externs’ diverse needs.
Prime Healthcare emphasizes a community-focused, award-winning culture with a strong clinical performance reputation. Externs here benefit from comprehensive training within a supportive team dedicated to quality and compassion, distinguishing it from other healthcare employers.
The approximate pay for this role is around $21.00 per hour, reflecting competitive compensation in the Victorville market. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, and certifications, ensuring fair market alignment for student externs.
This externship integrates practical patient care with academic learning, offering tuition reimbursement and hands-on experience in telemetry and med/surg nursing. The role fosters both knowledge application and professional growth within a reputable healthcare system.
Externs engage directly with patients, assisting under RN supervision with telemetry monitoring and routine care. This immersive exposure helps build confidence and clinical judgment in managing complex med/surg cases in a high-performing hospital.