Camp Nurse (RN / LPN / Student Nurse) | Upper Hudson Valley, NY

Camp Nurse (RN / LPN / Student Nurse) — Physician-Supervised Residential Program | Upper Hudson Valley, NY Location: Elizaville, NY (Upper Hudson Valley) 2 hrs 15 min from NYC 45 min from Poughkeepsie 1 hr from Albany Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (Summer 2026) About the Client A premier 7-week residential summer camp in the scenic Upper Hudson Valley serving campers ages 8 through 15. The program runs on strong values, a genuine community culture, and a high-energy approach to camp life. Nursing staff here are not background figures—they are fully integrated members of a multi-disciplinary health team that includes three fellow nurses and on-site physicians, operating from a dedicated Health Center with direct access to the lake, fitness facilities, and the full life of the summer community. Compensation & Benefits Compensation is tiered by licensure and experience: RN: $1,400–$1,500 per week LPN: $1,100–$1,250 per week New Graduates and Student Nurses: Starting at $1,100 per week Dates: Flexible — full season runs June 27 / July 7 through August 14; half-session placements available with a minimum 4-week commitment Relocation Assistance: Travel stipend provided Shift: 8 hours per day, 6 days per week; schedule coordinated by the Head Nurse; nighttime on-duty rotation shared across the team Benefits Package: Private bedroom in the Health Center with shared bathroom; full room and board included for the season; NY licensure application fees covered by the client for out-of-state nurses; MD supervision on-site throughout the program; children of camp age may attend the program tuition‑free (a $13,000 value) while you work; spouses welcome to visit on days off and weekends Job Summary Serve as a frontline clinical resource for the health and safety of a full residential camp community, working within a supported, physician-supervised team environment. This role spans the breadth of pediatric and adolescent camp nursing—intake screenings, acute care, medication management, overnight monitoring, and Health Center operations—all within a collaborative structure that makes it a genuine learning environment for nurses at every stage of their career. Key Responsibilities Conduct arrival health screenings for campers and staff, including temperature checks and skin assessments Manage the organized, accurate distribution of medications across a diverse camp population Provide hands‑on acute care for common camp health needs including tick removal, skin conditions, dehydration, and viral illness Maintain medical logs, patient documentation, and Health Center communications with accuracy and confidentiality Monitor and care for campers requiring overnight stays in the Health Center Participate in the shared nighttime on‑duty rotation to ensure continuous 24‑hour coverage for the community Minimum Requirements Valid New York State RN or LPN license in good standing — out-of-state nurses willing to obtain NY licensure are welcome to apply; the client will cover all NY licensure application fees Student nurses must be enrolled in an accredited NY BSN program with at least 60% of the program completed; student nurses practice under the direct supervision of the on‑site MD in compliance with NY nursing practice standards Must pass a background check and provide a minimum of two professional references: one from a current or former direct supervisor and one from a clinical environment; personal references are not accepted Energetic, team-oriented, and genuinely comfortable working with children and adolescents in a residential camp setting Willing to participate in camp activities and community life during off‑hours Ideal Qualifications Prior clinical experience in a pediatric, school‑based, or residential camp nursing environment Comfortable operating within a team‑supervised structure and receptive to direct physician guidance and mentorship Adaptable and composed in a fast‑paced, unpredictable community health setting Genuinely drawn to the culture of residential camp life beyond the walls of the Health Center #J-18808-Ljbffr