Nurse

Camp Walden; Denmark (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Seasonal summer role

Flexible 3-4 week commitments

Job summary

Camp Walden in Maine is seeking compassionate, energetic nurses for Summer 2027 to join a residential camp team serving campers aged 8-15. You will provide daily medical care, administer medications, and maintain health records, while communicating with parents and leadership to ensure a safe, healthy camp experience.

Ideal candidates hold a Maine-eligible RN license, have pediatrics or school health experience, and excel in teamwork, organization, and compassionate caregiving in an outdoor camp

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license, with eligibility to practice nursing in Maine.
• Experience in pediatrics, school nursing, emergency care, or community health preferred.
• Ability to assess and manage common childhood illnesses, injuries, and medical concerns.
• Experience administering medications and maintaining accurate medical documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with camp leadership, healthcare providers, and fellow staff.
• A compassionate, approachable personality and a genuine interest in working with children and adolescents.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for living and working in a residential summer camp environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily medical care to campers and staff.
• Administer medications and monitor treatments.
• Assess illnesses and injuries and initiate appropriate care.
• Maintain accurate health records and communications with parents.
• Collaborate with camp leadership and consulting physician.
• Support a safe, healthy, and respectful camp environment.

Skills

RN license

Pediatrics experience

Medical documentation

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Camp Walden, a traditional all-girls residential summer camp nestled in the beautiful lakes region of Maine, is seeking compassionate, energetic, and experienced nurses to join our Summer 2027 team!

Our camp nurses play an essential role in creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for campers ages 8-15 and our staff. Responsibilities include providing daily medical care, administering medications, assessing illnesses and injuries, maintaining accurate health records, and communicating with parents and camp leadership as needed.

Working alongside our camp leadership team and consulting physician, our nurses help ensure that every camper can fully enjoy the magic of summer camp.

This is a wonderful opportunity for nurses who love working with children, enjoy the outdoors, and want to be part of a close-knit, welcoming community. Bonus points if you like to sing by the campfire.

Seasonal positions are available, with flexible 3-4 week commitments. Room and board are provided.

• Current, unrestricted RN license, with eligibility to practice nursing in Maine.
• Experience in pediatrics, school nursing, emergency care, or community health preferred.
• Ability to assess and manage common childhood illnesses, injuries, and medical concerns.
• Experience administering medications and maintaining accurate medical documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with camp leadership, healthcare providers, and fellow staff.
• A compassionate, approachable personality and a genuine interest in working with children and adolescents.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for living and working in a residential summer camp environment.