Jobs For Nursing Students

Being able to connect with patients, helping people, and making positive impacts for change in healthcare, are just a few examples of why nurses decide to become nurses. As a nursing student, we know that you chose this field of study for all kinds of reasons that are personal to you. While you’re learning how to be a nurse, it may seem like actually being able to fulfill your dream of making a difference is ages away, but there’s good news! LeaderStat has numerous interim job opportunities for nursing students.

Benefits of Working Interim Assignments As A Nursing Student

Whether you’re going through nursing school and looking to gain experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or if you’re a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working on getting your Registered Nurse’s (RN) license, we have job opportunities that can help to start your career off in the right direction. Every choice you make in employment while receiving your education can have a direct influence on your future career. Experience in processes, healthcare systems, team dynamics, and even pay rate all make a big difference when it’s time to enter the workforce. Here are just some of the ways that working interim assignments can pay off immediately and in the future.

Let’s talk about flexibility

You’re a busy student! There’s not much time to spend on anything other than your studies, so interim jobs can be a great solution. When you work as an interim consultant with LeaderStat, you have the opportunity to accept work assignments for durations of thirty, sixty, or ninety days that can easily accommodate your summer or winter break schedule. Choosing short-term jobs puts you in control of how many weeks you want to work. When you accept an interim position, your recruiter will work with you to set the start and end date of your assignment, so you know exactly how long you’re committed. So whether you want to work a summer-long job or a shorter time frame, you can specify the length of work that you’re able to give.

Gain Some Experience

Previous work experience is a big bonus to any employer and sets candidates apart from the crowd, but for nurses, previous experience is not just a bonus, it’s critical. In healthcare, staff vacancies can ultimately affect patient care, so the more prepared you are to jump in and get started, the more potential employers will be eager to hire you. Interim jobs allow you the chance to work in different team environments, locations, gain experience with multiple systems and processes, and get a few accomplishments under your belt. As you work to complete your degree, this cumulative experience will start to build your resume, giving you a head-start over other candidates in your field. Further, the experience you gain on interim assignments can boost your confidence going into your first job post-graduation and give you the skills you need to perform well. It’s no surprise that healthcare jobs come with unique challenges and stressors, so having previous experience to rely on will only help you stay positive and think critically when you encounter complex situations.

Earn Great Pay

While pay should never be the ultimate driving goal for nurses, you shouldn’t overlook it! Your skills are valuable, and earning a paycheck while completing your education is a bonus. While it’s sometimes necessary to make an earning during schooling, it also helps to give you a reference point for your worth once you’ve obtained your degree. Further, since interim assignments present opportunities for learning specific skills and processes, you’ll have a wider variety of job openings that match your skill-set. This will enable you to qualify for as many jobs as possible, giving you the chance to choose the employer that best fits your needs in terms of pay, benefits, and company culture. Having the ability to pick your choice in employers can have a lasting impact on your career as a whole as you work towards promotions, salary increases, and seniority.

Build a List of References

Another way interim assignments add to your resume in a great way is allowing you the ability to gain professional references before you enter the workforce full-time. At LeaderStat, we hire our interim workers as W2 employees and you’ll work with a recruiter throughout the process. We receive direct feedback of your performance from each assignment and will be happy to give professional references when you need them! Work history, experience with healthcare systems, and references? Who wouldn’t hire you!

Short-Term Assignments

An interim assignment is a short-term commitment that will allow you enough time to get a well-rounded idea of what being a nurse is really like and enables you to start fulfilling your dreams of helping others right away. As a CNA or LPN, you’ll be working directly with patients and providing hands-on care, which means that you can start making a positive impact every day. Having first-hand knowledge of the importance of your work, and experiencing the fulfillment that comes from a job well done could help to keep you motivated to finish your degree so you can work full-time.

Your Recruiting Partner

As an interim employee with LeaderStat, you’ll be able to take advantage of all our W2 benefits. In addition to company-paid personalized travel accommodations, you’ll also receive weekly pay, paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance options, and more. We’re dedicated to supporting you before, during, and after your assignment so that you can focus on caring for others and enriching your career. If you’re interested in interim assignments, take a look at our job board to see our many job opportunities!