Hi everyone!I am a LTC RN, and my boyfriend works at a camp. The nurse called out at the camp and they didn't have any available backup. I got asked to pick up, since I'm able to pass meds, which was their big need. The director wants me to meet with him to talk pay and I was just wondering if any of you professional camp nurses had input. I make 22.50 an hour at the nursing home: should I start there? I feel like I should lower a bit bcs I spent most of the day hanging in the office, but on the other hand I am here on short notice as a big favor, so I kind of don't want to sell myself short. Thoughts? 0 Likes
bsyrn, ASN, RN Specializes in Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor. Has 22 years experience. Apr 14, 2015 22.50 is very high for a camp nurse....15.00 would be more reasonable especially if it is a not for profit camp. 0 Likes
JustBeachyNurse, RN Specializes in Complex pediatrics turned LTC/subacute geriatrics. Has 11 years experience. Apr 14, 2015 What kind of camp? 0 Likes
anashenwrath, ASN, RN Specializes in Hospice. Has 8 years experience. Apr 14, 2015 It's an educational camp, I guess? Right on the water in Plymouth, MA. Schools come here for the week and do activities like rocket-building, shark dissection, coastal walks, field trips on a lobster boat, etc. My tasks have been med administration, basic treatments (had a splinter and a cut cheek so far), checking insulin pumps, and putting together e-kits for the kids that go offsite. Maybe start w $20 and expect to be negotiated down?THANKS! 0 Likes
anashenwrath, ASN, RN Specializes in Hospice. Has 8 years experience. Apr 14, 2015 Oh, and it is an overnight camp if that makes a difference. I'm at the desk from 8a to 10p 0 Likes
JustBeachyNurse, RN Specializes in Complex pediatrics turned LTC/subacute geriatrics. Has 11 years experience. Apr 14, 2015 I'd start with $20 Sounds good with a healthy population 0 Likes
Alex Egan, LPN, EMT-B Specializes in Home Health (PDN), Camp Nursing. Has 9 years experience. Apr 15, 2015 I know one of our posters here is management at a similar camp in Maine, she would be the expert. My old camp hired part timers, they didn't do an entire day and so were paid hourly. I would guess they were paid to the tune of $15-$18. Their ranged from LPN to RN CSN. 0 Likes
kaufer01 Specializes in Public Health, School, Camp. Has 4 years experience. May 8, 2015 We hire per diem staff per day at a rate of $150/day. Less than 4 hours is a half day greater than 4 hours is a full day. 0 Likes