Girls’ Camp Nurse (RN or LPN) – Pennsylvania Residential Camp, Summer 2026

Girls’ Camp Nurse (RN or LPN) – Pennsylvania Residential Camp, Summer 2026

Location: Honesdale, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (June 16 – August 9, 2026)

About Client

A thriving all-girls residential summer camp with roughly 340 campers and a fully staffed Health Center running eight nurses, a Head Nurse, and a dedicated administrator. Shifts are structured, the team is tight, and the culture is built around confidence, community, and genuine care for every girl.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: RN: $1,200/week | LPN: $900–$1,000/week — Based on experience and qualifications

• Relocation Assistance: Travel stipend included (disbursed at end of season, non-taxable); complimentary pickup and dropoff at Newark Airport

• Shift: Rotating shifts: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM and 3:00 PM–10:00/11:00 PM; one nurse on overnight call per shift cycle; one full day and night off each week plus two additional nights off weekly

• Benefits Package: Private air-conditioned room in the Health Center; shared bath with one other nurse or senior staff member; all meals provided; camp uniform shirts and sweatshirts included; free tuition for camp-age daughter(s) (salary adjustment applies)
  

Job Summary

Step into a structured nursing role at a large, well-run all-girls camp where the Health Center operates like a small clinic—with real team support, clear shift coverage, and a healthy camper population. The work is school nursing in spirit, but the community never goes home.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care for illness, injury, and ongoing health needs across the camper and staff population

• Triage presenting concerns, treat routine and urgent cases, and track childhood health conditions including asthma, allergies, and minor trauma

• Step up for emergencies; escalate to the local hospital or urgent care when the situation calls for it

• Manage daily prescription and OTC medication distribution; keep all administration records complete and current

• Pack and prepare medications ahead of overnight trips and off-site camp activities

• Comb through camper health forms before arrival; uphold accurate, confidential records across the full season

• Reach out to parents when health updates are clinically meaningful, with a tone that is calm and professional

• Team up with directors and staff to keep the broader camp community healthy and supported

• Keep every corner of the Health Center clean, stocked, and functioning smoothly through every shift handoff

• Show up for campers who need more than clinical care—be the calm, steady presence they can count on
  

Minimum Requirements

• Current RN or LPN license in good standing

• Female nurse (required for this role)

• Pennsylvania license, Compact state license, or ability to secure a temporary PA license before the season starts

• Active CPR/AED and First Aid certification

• Prepared to live on-site and see the season through to closing day

• Works well within a structured, collaborative nursing team

• Composed and professional under pressure; brings warmth, flexibility, and clear communication to every interaction
  

Ideal Qualifications

• At least one year in pediatrics, school nursing, emergency nursing, or a closely related clinical area

• Confident triage skills and sound clinical instincts under time pressure

• History in a camp, school, or community health setting outside the hospital environment

• Reads between the lines—knows when a stomachache is really homesickness
  

How to Apply

At Rio Staffing , we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with well-run organizations and high-quality programs. We support you through every step of the process—from application and interview coordination to aligning opportunities with your experience, certifications, schedule preferences, and long-term career goals.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.