2026 Per Diem Summer Building Nurse 4/5 Positions

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 6,046,286 - 8,611,377; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Per Diem Summer Building Nurse for the Cambridge Public Schools. The nurse will provide coverage for students in onsite summer programs and will manage medication and first aid for up to 200 students. Candidates must be a licensed nurse with experience in nursing and preferably with youth in a school setting.

The position runs from July 6 to July 31, 2026, with shifts scheduled Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 2 PM. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant.
• Must have three (3) to five (5) years of experience in nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Summer Program Site Coordinators on maintaining up‑to‑date student health information.
• Oversee and administer medication; maintain per student medical records.
• Respond appropriately to health emergencies and offer First Aid.
• Assess the social and emotional climate for the students.
• Help establish a positive school culture where every child feels safe.

Job description

2026 Per Diem Summer Building Nurse 4/5 Positions

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5740860
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The 2026 Summer Per Diem Building Nurse will provide coverage to Summer Nurses to support the needs of students participating in onsite summer programs. Working under the direction of the Summer and Vacation Week Program Manager, the Per Diem Nurse will be responsible for supporting medication management for students in CPS academic programs and general first aid for up to 200 students per building.

The Summer Building Per Diem Nurse will be available for per diem on-site shifts scheduled Monday July 7 - Monday August 1st. Shifts will be 7 hours (8am - 2:00 pm) at one of the following buildings: CRLS, Haggerty, M.L. King/ PAUS, King Open/CSUS, Morse, Peabody/RAUC, and Tobin/DVUS.

The Per Diem Nurses will be scheduled and overseen by the Summer Charge Nurse, supported by the CPS Operations Manager.

The position will include 1-2 hours for orientation and onboarding to the program.

Duties will include:

• Collaborate with Summer Program Site Coordinators on maintaining up‑to‑date student health information for the summer.
• Oversee and administer medication; maintain per student medical records and IEP/504 plans.
• Respond appropriately to health emergencies, and offer appropriate First Aid.
• Assess the social and emotional climate for the students.
• Help establish a positive school culture and climate where every child feels safe and respected.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant.
• Must have three (3) to five (5) years of experience in nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be empathic and listen to others.
• Preference will be given to current CHA employees.
• Experience working with youth. Nursing experience within a school setting preferred.

Length of Contract: July 6, 2026 through July 31, 2026

Contract Amount: Not exceed $5,320.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non‑exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]