Camp Nurse (RN or LPN) Mountain Residential Camp 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Camp Nurse (RN or LPN) – Pocono Mountains Residential Camp

Location: Lake Como, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (June 8 – August 19, 2026)

About Client

An overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania welcoming 300+ campers and staff each summer into a safe, joyful, close-knit community. The Health Center sits at the heart of operations, ensuring every camper can grow physically and emotionally throughout the season.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: RN: $1,000–$1,200/week | LPN: $950–$1,200/week — Based on experience and qualifications; final compensation flexible based on leadership level and family needs

• Shift: One full day off per week; daily personal time built in

• Benefits Package: Private staff housing; all meals included; laundry service; tuition discount for enrolled campers; free childcare for children under 6

Job Summary

A leadership role—not simply a staff nurse position. The Head Nurse directs all medical decisions and Health Center operations for a 300+ person residential community, supervising a three-nurse team in an 8-bed infirmary across the full summer season.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the camp infirmary (8-bed capacity), including pre-camp setup and full-season readiness

• Supervise and schedule a team of three nurses; manage team time-off equitably across the season

• Oversee medication roll call for approximately 30% of campers receiving daily medications; coordinate with outside providers and pharmacies

• Keep documentation current and precise using the camp’s online health management system

• Perform on-site diagnostics including strep testing and other basic assessments

• Train staff on medical procedures including EpiPen administration

• Address health concerns and contact parents when clinically significant updates are needed

• Respond to emergencies with composure; oversee transfers to local medical facilities as required

• Work within established protocols with county emergency services (average ambulance response: 25–30 minutes)

• Coordinate with visiting physicians; ensure additional nursing coverage is in place when no physician is on-site

Minimum Requirements

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing

• 4+ years of professional nursing experience

• 3+ years working with children ages 6–17

• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a medical team

• Comfortable training others in clinical procedures

• Strong organizational and scheduling capabilities

• Able and willing to live and work on-site for the full summer commitment

Ideal Qualifications

• Background in school nursing, pediatrics, or a prior camp leadership role

• Calm and decisive under pressure; clear-headed in clinical decision-making

• Highly organized with a collaborative approach to working alongside camp administration

• Genuinely excited to contribute to camp life beyond clinical responsibilities

How to Apply

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