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Camp Nurse (RN or LPN) – Pocono Mountains Residential Camp

Rio Staffing

Lake Como, Pennsylvania

Staffing partner

Eligibility
Peds
Shift
Nights
Unit
Infirmary
Contract
10-week contract

Posted Aug 3

Location

Lake Como, Pennsylvania

$950–$1,500/week

Schedule and commitments

Nights, 6 shifts

Shift
Nights
A week
6 shifts
Term
10 weeks · starts Jun 8, 2026 · Permanent

The work and the unit

Unit
Infirmary
Specialty
Peds
Precepting
You would precept other nurses
Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Below most Pennsylvania travel postingsPennsylvania travel postings that state pay run $1,520/week to $2,500/week, the middle half $1,900/week to $2,320/week, across 82 postings.
Travel package
Housing provided
  • Private staff housing
  • All meals included
  • Laundry service
  • Tuition discount for enrolled campers
  • Free childcare for children under 6
  • One full day off per week
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  • Daily personal time built in

Do you qualify?

License
Active RN or LPN license in good standing
Experience
4+ years of professional nursing experience
Experience
3+ years working with children ages 6–17
Experience
Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a medical team
Also asks
Comfortable training others in clinical procedures
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Strong organizational and scheduling capabilities
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Able and willing to live and work on-site for the full summer commitment
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Ideal Qualifications
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Background in school nursing, pediatrics, or a prior camp leadership role
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Calm and decisive under pressure; clear-headed in clinical decision-making
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Highly organized with a collaborative approach to working alongside camp administration
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Genuinely excited to contribute to camp life beyond clinical responsibilities

What's around it?

In Lake Como, PA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Staffing partner
Rio Staffing

See Lake Como, PA

About this role

Posting details
Employment type
Full-Time, Seasonal (June 8 – August 19, 2026)

About Client

An overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania welcoming 300+ campers and staff each summer into a safe, joyful, close-knit community. The Health Center sits at the heart of operations, ensuring every camper can grow physically and emotionally throughout the season.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: RN: $1,000–$1,200/week | LPN: $950–$1,200/week — Based on experience and qualifications; final compensation flexible based on leadership level and family needs

Shift: One full day off per week; daily personal time built in

Benefits

Package: Private staff housing; all meals included; laundry service; tuition discount for enrolled campers; free childcare for children under 6

Job Summary

A leadership role—not simply a staff nurse position. The Head Nurse directs all medical decisions and Health Center operations for a 300+ person residential community, supervising a three-nurse team in an 8-bed infirmary across the full summer season.

Key Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of the camp infirmary (8-bed capacity), including pre-camp setup and full-season readiness

Supervise and schedule a team of three nurses; manage team time-off equitably across the season

Oversee medication roll call for approximately 30% of campers receiving daily medications; coordinate with outside providers and pharmacies

Keep documentation current and precise using the camp's online health management system

Perform on-site diagnostics including strep testing and other basic assessments

Train staff on medical procedures including EpiPen administration

Address health concerns and contact parents when clinically significant updates are needed

Respond to emergencies with composure; oversee transfers to local medical facilities as required

Work within established protocols with county emergency services (average ambulance response: 25–30 minutes)

Coordinate with visiting physicians; ensure additional nursing coverage is in place when no physician is on-site

Minimum Requirements

Active RN or LPN license in good standing

4+ years of professional nursing experience

3+ years working with children ages 6–17

Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a medical team

Comfortable training others in clinical procedures

Strong organizational and scheduling capabilities

Able and willing to live and work on-site for the full summer commitment

Ideal Qualifications

Background in school nursing, pediatrics, or a prior camp leadership role

Calm and decisive under pressure; clear-headed in clinical decision-making

Highly organized with a collaborative approach to working alongside camp administration

Genuinely excited to contribute to camp life beyond clinical responsibilities

How to Apply

At Rio Staffing, we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with well-run organizations and high-quality programs. We support you through every step of the process—from application and interview coordination to aligning opportunities with your experience, certifications, schedule preferences, and long-term career goals.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.

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How this role fits you

About the employer

Rio Staffing
Staffing partner

You arrive at a residential camp in Lake Como, Pennsylvania, in the Poconos, where an 8-bed infirmary supports a 300+ person summer community. If you take the Head Nurse seat, you direct medical decisions and Health Center operations and supervise…

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