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Nurse / RN / LPN @ Premier Summer Camp Run by 2 Docs (meals+travel+lodging). On-Site Location

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Camp Pontiac

New York, NY

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Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads

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General

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Role

Accepts
RN/LPN
Experience
3+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

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About this role

Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or School Nurse to work this summer at Camp Pontiac, a *premier co-ed overnight camp in the NY Berkshires owned and directed by two physicians* with two state-of-the-art health centers, 12 Nurses and 4 MDs.

  • end of June through mid-August
  • Great coverage redundancy, collaboration and salary
  • Flexibility & freedom; engaging social experience
  • Down-time for relaxation and day trips

Approximately two hours from both NYC and Boston; approximately 500 boys and girls ranging in age from 7 to 16 from last week in June through mid-August. Responsibilities and requirements include:

  • Work directly with physicians & other nurses in rendering treatment to campers
  • Administer medications, provide allergy/growth hormone shots (if applicable)
  • 1+ years’ as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or School Nurse, preferably in a pediatric care facility
  • Live and work at camp
  • Valid nursing license in NY State preferred (employer will cover cost if out-of-state certification is required)

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse, RN, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN or School Nurse and would love to have an incredible summer, we look forward to seeing your application!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $1,300.00 per week

Application Question(s)

  • Why do you want to work as a summer camp nurse?

Education

  • Associate (Required)

Experience

  • nursing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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Application Question(s): * Why do you want to work as a summer camp nurse? Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * nursing: 3 years (Required) Work Location: Remote Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurs…· from this posting

Requirements

  • NY State nursing license

Place

City
New York, NY
Median rent
$1,821/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$80,483/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
13% above the national average

New York area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.

New York City delivers unmatched energy, world-class hospitals, and career opportunities few cities can rival. From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the brownstone-lined blocks of Brooklyn, every borough offers distinct character. It's fast-paced and expensive, but for nurses seeking high-acuity experience, cultural richness, and a true 24-hour city vibe, the payoff is enormous.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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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. Established in 1922, it has over a century of history as a traditional…

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