Camp Cobbossee
Camp Cobbossee for boys in Maine is looking for a registered nurse to work at camp this summer! Camp Cobbossee is an all boys residential camp located on beautiful Lake Cobbosseeconte serving 230 campers per session and employing 150+ staff.
Work closely with our health center team which consists of a head nurse, 4 RNs, and 3 nursing students to ensure a safe experience for campers and staff by providing professional health care. Dates: June 10th, 2025 - August 9th, 2025.
MUST BE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Primary responsibilities include:
● Intake and exit assessments of campers and staff
● Routine daily sick call and administration of OTC medications
● Emergency care to all campers and staff
● Prepare and administer medications daily in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
● Give treatments as needed.
● Review, update, maintain and file medical records.
● Make appointments for campers and staff with pediatricians, dentists, eye doctors and other health care providers as needed
● Transport campers or staff to nearest appropriate medical facility for non-life threatening emergencies. Transport campers to medical and dental appointments and make occasional trips to pick up prescriptions, medical equipment and supplies
● On call during the night on a rotating basis.
Additional responsibilities:
● Monitor and update ongoing list of needed supplies. Stock emergency room and First Aid Kits as needed.
● Prepare and pack medications for camper day trips and overnight trips.
● Laundry duties as needed for persons admitted to the health center for illness and observation.
● Share the duties to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the health center.
● Perform other related duties as needed or requested by the Nurse Manager or Camp Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
● Registered Nurse Certification required
● Current State of Maine nursing license, or current license in reciprocal state. Current CPR
certification. Can provide help with the transference of license.
● Pediatric experience preferred.
● Current and valid driver’s license, and capable driver able to transport children.
● Excellent organizational skills
● Excellent clinical skills for working independently with pediatric and adult patients
● Confidence in delivering routine and emergency care in a camp setting
● Excellent documentation and communication skills for communication. Basic computer skills.
● Physical ability to lift/assist campers and staff for treatment.
● Able to maintain and enthusiastic presence to all campers, staff, and camper families
● Show respect for all races, classes, creeds, and backgrounds, and sexual orientations
● Able to execute nursing duties in a varied, indoor-outdoor environment, including negotiating
uneven outdoor ground and some medium lifting (25 lbs).
BENEFITS:
● Competitive salary and excellent working conditions (rates start at
$1100/week)
● Join a small team of nursing staff including a total of 5 RNs and 3 nursing students.
● Private room on-site
● Staff children welcome as campers
● Beautiful location on Lake Cobbosseecontee
● Nearby three different hospitals/medical centers
Work closely with our health center team which consists of a head nurse, 4 RNs, and 3 nursing students to ensure a safe experience for campers and staff by providing professional health care. Dates: June 10th, 2025 - August 9th, 2025.
MUST BE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Primary responsibilities include:
● Intake and exit assessments of campers and staff
● Routine daily sick call and administration of OTC medications
● Emergency care to all campers and staff
● Prepare and administer medications daily in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
● Give treatments as needed.
● Review, update, maintain and file medical records.
● Make appointments for campers and staff with pediatricians, dentists, eye doctors and other health care providers as needed
● Transport campers or staff to nearest appropriate medical facility for non-life threatening emergencies. Transport campers to medical and dental appointments and make occasional trips to pick up prescriptions, medical equipment and supplies
● On call during the night on a rotating basis.
Additional responsibilities:
● Monitor and update ongoing list of needed supplies. Stock emergency room and First Aid Kits as needed.
● Prepare and pack medications for camper day trips and overnight trips.
● Laundry duties as needed for persons admitted to the health center for illness and observation.
● Share the duties to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the health center.
● Perform other related duties as needed or requested by the Nurse Manager or Camp Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
● Registered Nurse Certification required
● Current State of Maine nursing license, or current license in reciprocal state. Current CPR
certification. Can provide help with the transference of license.
● Pediatric experience preferred.
● Current and valid driver’s license, and capable driver able to transport children.
● Excellent organizational skills
● Excellent clinical skills for working independently with pediatric and adult patients
● Confidence in delivering routine and emergency care in a camp setting
● Excellent documentation and communication skills for communication. Basic computer skills.
● Physical ability to lift/assist campers and staff for treatment.
● Able to maintain and enthusiastic presence to all campers, staff, and camper families
● Show respect for all races, classes, creeds, and backgrounds, and sexual orientations
● Able to execute nursing duties in a varied, indoor-outdoor environment, including negotiating
uneven outdoor ground and some medium lifting (25 lbs).
BENEFITS:
● Competitive salary and excellent working conditions (rates start at
$1100/week)
● Join a small team of nursing staff including a total of 5 RNs and 3 nursing students.
● Private room on-site
● Staff children welcome as campers
● Beautiful location on Lake Cobbosseecontee
● Nearby three different hospitals/medical centers