Clinical Assistant Program | Nurse Externship | Summer 2027

About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.   The Clinical Assistant Program is a 10-week paid experience where you will work alongside Magnet recognized nursing staff to gain more exposure to the oncology field while learning the core skills of a Clinical Nurse.       This exciting 10-week program begins May 27, 2027, and offers:    Oncology clinical and classroom orientation program   Assignments to Med/Surg Inpatient Units, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care, Perioperative Units, or the Operating Room   Collaboration with our Magnet-recognized nursing staff   Full-time schedules; 10- & 12-hour day shifts, with weekend rotation as needed .  Opportunities for Clinical Observation Days       To be considered for this program, you must:    Have a graduation date of Winter 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 Be currently enrolled in an accredited BS, BA, or Associate’s Nursing Program   Have completion of two (2) clinical semesters, including one semester in Med/Surg Nursing   Active BCLS or BLS Certification      Core Skills Communication & Teamwork: Share information clearly, listen to others, and work well with MSK staff. Professionalism & Responsibility: Show up on time, come prepared, finish tasks, and accept feedback. Patient Care & Empathy: Be kind, respectful, and understanding of people from different backgrounds. Time Management: Stay organized during busy times and ask for help when you need it. Flexibility & Willingness to Learn: Stay calm when things change quickly and use feedback to improve. If you’re invited to interview: Be ready to share short, real examples of when you showed these skills — like solving a problem, working with others under pressure, or using feedback to do better next time. Explore Our Units and Locations CAP placements are available across inpatient medical and surgical oncology, critical care, the operating room, pediatrics, outpatient and urgent care, and our regional sites in Westchester, Nassau, and Monmouth. You don't need prior experience in a specialty to be interested in it. Before you apply, review the full list of units and locations on our Frequently Asked Questions page so you're ready to share which areas interest you during the interview process.  Our Hiring Process for the CAP Program: Step 1: Interested students must complete the job…