Camp Nurse Job

In order to comply with American Camp Association standards, the camp simply needs an RN to be onsite daily--no particular amount of time. Some camps have a nurse who comes for an hour or two per day in order to check special cases, review records, etc. It depends on how badly this camp needs a nurse--they may be willing to let you set your own schedule.

However, I do think it would be exhausting. Camp nursing is often easy, but there are also often a lot of late nights. I think it could be hard to leave your other job and have to go back to camp--even if you didn't go straight to being on-duty at camp, it might be harder to relax.

Good luck! I would be sure to visit the camp to make sure the living situation and the commute are doable.

Hi I am a camp nurse in a day camp in NJ . Last year was my first year with a nurse with 13 years experience in camp and I was just returning to nursing after being home with my 3 kids for 10years. I learned so much last summer. She is not returning and I am very anxious but trying to be as cautious and organized as I can. Threre has always been 2 nurses in this camp the "new" director thinks i can work with a mom or emt. Do I need someone to work with me who is qualified to give meds? Not so much standing meds but asthma prn meds etc. what if i am not there for whatever reason. The camp has 400 kids!!!! There is a one week overnight at the camp which someone either me or the other person needs to be present.
Anyone out there want to be in a day camp in Monmouth county June30-Aug22nd?
Michelle