Nurse / RN / LPN @ Premier Summer Camp Run by 2 Docs (meals+travel+lodging). On-Site Location
New York, NY
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Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
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Role
- Accepts
- RN/LPN
- Experience
- 3+ years
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Pay
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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Requirements
- NY State nursing license
Place
- City
- New York, NY
- Median rent
- $1,821/mo
- Local household income
- $80,483/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
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.
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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