Seasonal Camp Youth Program | Registered Nurse

Camp Nurse (RN) – Seasonal Residential Youth Program

Relocation Included

Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (Summer)

About the Organization

A long-standing outdoor residential camp program with a close-knit staff community and a curriculum centered on adventure, accountability, and the holistic well-being of every young participant. Clinical professionals are regarded as integral to daily operations, with camper health and safety informing all program decisions and nursing staff recognized as essential contributors to the program's success.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Relocation Assistance: Provided for candidates relocating from outside the state

Shift: Residential, on-site for the entire duration of the camp season

Benefits Package: On-site room and board provided; direct, hands-on clinical work within a vibrant outdoor residential community where nursing contributions are recognized and valued every day

Job Summary

Serve as the primary registered nurse for a full-season residential outdoor youth camp, overseeing day-to-day clinical care, maintaining thorough health documentation, and acting as the central point of contact for families and program leadership. Well-suited to nurses seeking purposeful, independent clinical work in a dynamic outdoor environment where their contributions have direct, visible impact on every young person in the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver front-line clinical services encompassing first aid response, medication management, and emergency intervention across the full program season
• Maintain health records, daily nursing logs, and incident documentation that are complete, confidential, and consistently current
• Conduct health screenings at camper arrival and provide ongoing health monitoring as the season progresses
• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding camper health concerns in a timely, professional, and reassuring manner
• Partner with program leadership to uphold and continuously strengthen campus health and safety standards throughout the season

Minimum Requirements

• Active RN licensure or a valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate license in good standing
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Availability and willingness to reside on-site for the complete duration of the camp season
• Collaborative, positive disposition well-suited to a communal living and working environment

Ideal Qualifications

• Clinical background in pediatrics, school health, or a prior camp nursing environment
• Comfort and confidence practicing autonomously outside a traditional hospital or clinic setting
• Willingness to relocate across state lines for a rewarding seasonal opportunity