Camp Pontiac
Hiring nurses in New York, NY
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources
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The short version
Camp Pontiac is a premier co-ed overnight summer camp located in Copake, NY, in the Berkshire region approximately two hours from both New York City and Boston.
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
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Benefits
The job description mentions 'great coverage redundancy, collaboration and salary,' flexibility, freedom, and down-time for relaxation and day trips. Room and board are implied by the live-and-work requirement. Full benefits package details are unknown.
The hard parts
Seasonal employment only with no year-round job security or advancement
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Must live and work at camp, limiting personal space and work-life separation
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Pay and benefits rated lowest by employees (3.3 out of 5 on Indeed)
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Requires valid NY State nursing license (preferred), limiting applicant pool
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in New York, NY
Stepping into New York means trading quiet commutes for 24-hour subway lines and high-acuity floors across Manhattan and Brooklyn. With living costs about 13% above the national average, you’ll balance demanding hospital shifts with late-night bodega runs, Central Park decompression walks, and peerless clinical experience at the epicenter of American medicine.
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- 13% above the national average
- BEA index 112.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,821/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $80,483/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Camp Pontiac hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Camp Pontiac, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Camp Pontiac
Nurse / RN / LPN @ Premier Summer Camp Run by 2 Docs (meals+travel+lodging). On-Site Location
$1,300/week
- RN/LPN
- ADN accepted
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Camp Pontiac sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- camppontiac.com
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