On-Site Camp Health Officer / Nurse (Live-In)

Austin Sunshine Camps; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room & Board

Meals provided

Paid training

Job summary

Austin Sunshine Camps in Austin, TX seeks a Camp Health Officer / Camp Nurse for the spring break session. You’ll oversee the Health Center, administer medications, and lead emergency responses while living on-site with campers.

The role requires RN or LVN with pediatric experience; you’ll train staff, create care plans, coordinate with families and doctors, and ensure ACA health standards are met. Camp runs March 14–20, 2027, with paid training March 5–7 and full room and board.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN), pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a national criminal background check.
• Ability to stay on-site during camp sessions, including overnights.
• Strong crisis-management skills and trauma-informed care experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Health Center operations, administer and log medications, provide first aid, and lead emergency medical responses.
• Help design and deliver pre-camp health and safety training for seasonal staff; provide ongoing guidance on medical accommodations and trauma-informed care during sessions.
• Partner with Camp Directors, families, and counselors to create and implement practical accommodations for youth with specific medical or health needs.
• Maintain precise digital health records (CampBrain) and MAR; uphold health department and ACA standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding camper health and coordinate physician visits when necessary.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pediatric experience

Camp nursing experience

Background check

Job description

Austin Sunshine Camps in Austin, TX seeks a Camp Health Officer / Camp Nurse for the spring break session. You’ll oversee the Health Center, administer medications, and lead emergency responses while living on-site with campers.

The role requires RN or LVN with pediatric experience; you’ll train staff, create care plans, coordinate with families and doctors, and ensure ACA health standards are met. Camp runs March 14–20, 2027, with paid training March 5–7 and full room and board.