Seasonal Floating/Travel Nurse (RN or LPN/LVN)

Outdoor Program Floating Nurse (LPN/RN)

Outdoor Classroom is looking for an adventurous nurse to join our team this fall! This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working outdoors and making a positive impact on the health and well-being of young learners. By joining the Outdoor Classroom team, you'll help create a safe, supportive environment where children can engage in nature-based educational programs, knowing that their health and safety are in capable hands. This is a seasonal position with on-site housing and most meals provided for all employees at each of our beautiful locations, and we accept applicants from all over the country.

Who we are

We are the largest outdoor and environmental education program in the northeastern US, specializing in experiential education with an emphasis on science, nature, and social-emotional learning. We offer fun and transformative programming for elementary and middle school students, who travel to us for overnight field trips. We host hundreds of schools each spring and fall at our 7 sites.

Responsibilities

The primary role of the Floating Nurse is to assist the on-site nurse/medic at any of our 7 Outdoor Classroom sites. This position requires travel throughout the fall to all 7 sites. The Floating Nurse will assist in providing healthcare to elementary and middle school students participating in our multi-day programs. The Floating Nurse must stay on the site they are assigned to. They may have overnight on-call duties during student visits (Monday-Friday). The Floating Nurse may be required to act as the primary nurse when the on-site nurse/medic is away or ill. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Travel to all 7 sites throughout the season, as assigned by the Health & Wellness Director.
• Assisting the nurse/medic on site with creating and maintaining a Medication Administration Record (MAR) for each school and distributing medications as prescribed.
• In collaboration with the on site nurse/medic, communicating with school nurses and students' families to address questions regarding medications, medical history, and/or allergies.
• Assisting the onsite nurse in collaborating with teaching staff to ensure emergency medications are readily available during activities.
• Responding to emergency situations. Properties range in size from 30 to 300 acres, and the Floating Nurse must be able to walk across uneven terrain to respond to an emergency.
• Providing healthcare tailored to individual student needs.
• Administering treatments, monitoring progress, and referring students to local medical professionals if required.
• Adhering to healthcare policies and procedures outlined in the Healthcare Manual and local doctor-provided Standing Orders.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records in compliance with state standards.
• Assist the Health & Wellness Director with tasks as assigned.

Our locations

Freedom, NH; Groton, MA; Great Barrington, MA; Yarmouth Port, MA; Lakeside, CT; Ivoryton, CT; and Ocean Park, ME

Dates of Employment - Seasonal

This is a seasonal, temporary position for the fall. The season begins approximately 1.5 weeks before students start arriving, which allows time for training, health center setup, and coordination of supplies with the Health and Wellness Director. Staff training starts on August 31. The end date is October 30, 2026 with the possibility of extending to November 20.

Salary & Benefits

• Weekly rate: $1,250=$1,375
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Shared housing is provided for the duration of the season. (Family housing is not available. Pets or emotional support animals are not allowed.)
• Meals are provided by the dining hall when schools are on-site.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN or LPN/LVN license.
• Ability to live on-site.
• Proficiency in reading and following medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters.
• Ability to get licensed in NH, ME, MA, and/or CT.
• 1 years of experience working with children.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with creating and editing Google Sheets and Docs.
• Endurance to address emergency needs.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, either as a nurse or in another setting.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

If this job sounds like an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $1,250.00 - $1,375.00 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to live on-site for the duration of the season? (If you live locally, you are welcome to go home on weekends.)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,250 - $1,375