Camp Nurse - Residential Summer Camp

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota School of Nursing is seeking a Camp Nurse to plan, provide, and document medical care for campers and staff across multiple Minnesota camps. Housing and meals are provided during employment, supporting staff from outside the area.

Responsibilities include supervising care, driving health screenings, medication delegation, and staff training while ensuring policy compliance and safe care in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass organizational background study.
• Active Minnesota RN or LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to lead, coach, and support staff.
• Strong initiative and work ethic.
• Ability to manage daily living needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee medical care for campers and staff, including assessing health needs and documentation.
• Delegate, monitor, and assist with participants’ physical, medical, and daily living needs.
• Complete wellness screenings and required health care documentation.
• Delegate medication administration and charting to trained staff.
• Educate, train, and support Camp Nursing Assistants in health care and emergency procedures.
• Monitor, document, and communicate health-related incidents using established systems.
• Follow True Friends health care policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
• Work closely with seasonal leadership to support health, safety, and well-being of campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with required health care and new-hire paperwork and processes.
• Track camp health care needs and help identify and implement solutions as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Daily living support

Education

Minnesota RN or LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

About the Role

As a Camp Nurse, you’ll be responsible for planning, providing, and documenting medical care for campers and staff while helping create a safe and supportive camp environment. You’ll also educate and support Camp Nursing Assistants and work closely with seasonal leadership to meet the health care needs of the camp community.

This is an opportunity to bring your nursing expertise into a unique, active environment while building meaningful relationships with campers and staff.

Where You Could Work

• Camp Friendship - Annandale, MN
• Camp Courage - Maple Lake, MN
• Camp Eden Wood - Eden Prairie, MN

Camp staff may work at one, two, or all three of our camp locations during the summer, depending on program needs, assignment, and availability.

You don't have to live near a True Friends site to apply!

Our camp positions are residential and include on-site housing and meals during employment, making this a great opportunity for individuals who live outside the immediate area, including those from other states!

What You’ll Do

Camp Nurse assignments may vary based on the camp program, location, and health care needs of participants.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Provide and oversee medical care for campers and staff, including assessing health needs, responding to concerns, and maintaining required nursing documentation
• Delegate, monitor, and assist with participants’ physical, medical, and daily living needs
• Complete and oversee participant wellness screenings and required health care documentation
• Delegate medication administration and charting to appropriately trained staff and ensure required procedures are followed
• Educate, train, and support Camp Nursing Assistants in necessary health care, physical care, and emergency procedures
• Monitor, document, and communicate health-related incidents, concerns, and day-to-day needs using established systems and tools
• Follow True Friends health care policies, procedures, and applicable requirements
• Work closely with seasonal leadership to support the health, safety, and well-being of campers, staff, and volunteers
• Assist with required health care and new-hire paperwork and processes
• Track camp health care needs and help identify and implement solutions as they arise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why You'll Love It

• Make a difference: Use your nursing skills to directly support the health, safety, and well-being of campers and staff
• Build relationships: Develop meaningful connections with campers, families, and fellow staff
• Lead and mentor: Support and develop Camp Nursing Assistants and other camp staff
• Experience something different: Bring your nursing skills into an active, outdoor camp environment
• Be part of something bigger: Help create life-changing experiences that build independence, confidence, and connection

What You'll Gain

• Expand your nursing experience: Apply your clinical skills in a unique camp setting while supporting individuals with a wide range of abilities and health care needs
• Strengthen your leadership skills: Gain hands-on experience delegating, training, mentoring, and supporting other staff
• Build specialized experience: Develop greater experience working with individuals with disabilities, including physical, developmental, behavioral, and complex support needs
• Grow your adaptability: Strengthen your ability to assess needs, prioritize concerns, and respond effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Develop your communication skills: Work closely with campers, families, health care professionals, and an interdisciplinary camp team
• Make a lasting impact: Know that your nursing expertise helps create a safe environment where campers can experience independence, confidence, connection, and adventure

Make a lasting impact: Know that your nursing expertise helps create a safe environment where campers can experience independence, confidence, connection, and adventure.

Schedule

• All hired staff complete a minimum of one week of orientation before working with campers
• Most camp sessions run Sunday through Friday, approximately 5.5 days per week
• Staff may be asked to provide evening or overnight support as needed based on camper and program needs
• Staff receive scheduled time off between sessions and, when applicable, during sessions
• Specific schedules and time commitments vary by assignment and location

Specific schedules and time commitments vary by assignment and location.

Compensation

Camp staff are paid a daily stipend rate based on their role and experience.

• First-year Camp Nurse: $218/day
• Returning staff: Eligible for an increased daily rate based on previous True Friends experiences, plus an early signing bonus when applicable
• Summer Commitment Bonus: Eligible exempt (stipend-paid) residential staff who complete their full agreement and remain in good standing may earn an additional bonus based on the number of weeks worked. Bonus eligibility begins at 6 weeks:
  • 6–7 weeks worked | additional $60 per week worked
  • 8–9 weeks worked | additional $70 per week worked
  • 10–11 weeks worked | additional $80 per week worked
  • 12–14 weeks worked | additional $90 per week worked

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass the required organizational background study
• Must hold an active Minnesota RN or LPN license
• Current CPR certification required
• Ability to lead, coach, and support other staff
• Strong initiative and work ethic
• Ability to safely respond to and manage physical aggression and challenging behaviors
• Ability to support participants with daily living needs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The work environment may include both indoor and outdoor settings. Camp Nurses should be prepared to:

• Hear and communicate verbally with campers, staff, and health care professionals
• Work in an active camp environment
• Work with individuals who may display physical aggression or challenging behaviors
• Participate in camp activities and move throughout camp as needed
• Support participants with daily living and health care needs

Specific physical demands and environmental conditions may vary by program and assignment.