Job Description
Job DescriptionSummer Camp Nurse
Location: Amherst, NH
Dates: June 17 – August 13, 2026 (Full-time)
Compensation: $1,200–$1,400 per week based on prior experience.
Benefits: Private Room and Bath + all Meals included, Bring your camp age appropriate child, Pet (negotiable), Travel expenses paid
Schedule: Structured shifts with guaranteed breaks About the Camp
Spend your summer on a beautiful lakeside property in southern New Hampshire, supporting a long-standing overnight camp serving 200–250 campers per session. The camp welcomes children ages 8–15 from a variety of backgrounds, with a warm, fun, inclusive culture rooted in community and outdoor adventure.While the camp is culturally Jewish, nurses are not required to be Jewish, and the medical team historically includes professionals from diverse backgrounds. What matters most is compassion, teamwork, and the ability to care for campers with energy and enthusiasm.Each summer, the camp runs:
- 2-week, 3.5-week, and 7-week sessions
- A team of 4 live-in RNs
- Nursing students supporting Nurses
- 80+ counselors and a full leadership team
If you enjoy caring for kids, working with a close-knit health team, have an enthusiastic personality and spending your summer in a community-driven environment, this role offers a highly rewarding experience.
Your Role at Camp
As a Camp Nurse, you’ll be part of a supportive Camp healthcare team responsible for maintaining campers' health and wellness throughout the summer. The camp has a strong medical structure designed to help nurses thrive without burnout.
Daily Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing nursing assessment and care for campers and staff
- Maintain complete and accurate health records
- Manage medication packaging, storage, and administration
- Lead four daily med passes
- Respond promptly to injuries, illnesses, and on-site medical needs
- Communicate important health updates to camp leadership
- Provide professional, friendly, and reassuring interactions with parents
- Help maintain a calm, organized, welcoming Health Center
Shift Structure
The camp provides three structured nursing shifts, designed to balance coverage and wellness:
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Combination of Early shift, Mid-shift, Late shift (includes on-call responsibilities but does not require staying awake)
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with an active Compact or New Hampshire license
- Pediatric, school, camp, or emergency experience
- Dependable work ethic
- Comfort working with children ages 8–15
- Strong communication skills with kids, staff, and parents
- Enthusiastic participation in a camp community atmosphere
- Ability to commit for the full summer season
How to ApplyAt RioStaffing, we specialize in connecting professionals with premier programs. We help you every step of the way—navigating the application, setting up your interviews, and matching you with the best for your specific nursing skills and lifestyle needs.Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect nursing summer role.