Camp Nurse; RN

JOB TITLE: Camp Nurse (RN) - FT
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Seasonal

SETTING: Camp

• May 27 - August 11, 2026 (work schedule includes four days off from July 2-5, 2026)
• Required:
  
  Live onsite, room and board included (private bedroom/bathroom in a main lodge)
• Pay $150- $195 per day (averages around $1000/week for 11 weeks)
• Must be at least 21 and possess a valid driver's license
• Must be licensed as an RN and able to practice in the state of Iowa
• Benefits: paid training on site

The Camp Nurse (RN) oversees all aspects of the health of campers and staff in all areas of camp. The Camp Nurse (RN) follows the Standing Medical Orders and American Camp Association (ACA) standards and ensures these are followed throughout camp. Primary responsibilities include medication management and distribution, performing First Aid and overseeing First Aid done by camp staff, maintaining awareness of camper and staff overall health and wellbeing, and documentation of all medications, first aid, incident reports, and health related instances.

The Camp Nurse (RN) will need to function independently on a daily basis.

Camp Tanglefoot averages 80-90 campers and 35 staff on site at a time. Camper session lengths vary, though most are 6 days, 5 nights with session breaks in between different groups of campers. Some sessions are shorter, weekend-type programs for families. We expect to serve around 1,000 campers in total this summer. Some of our camp sessions include out-of-camp trips. Campers range in age from 5-17, plus adult campers in the family programs.

• Conducts camper and staff health checks within 24 hours of their arrival, and collects, reviews, and files health history forms and insurance information.
• Distributes medication to campers at appropriate time each day; maintains written record of medication distribution.
• Maintains records of all visits to the infirmary for both campers and staff.
• Enters other First Aid logs into the permanent record periodically; completes and/or files all incident report forms.
• Maintains contact with the designated physician, other registered nurses, and/or local hospital/medical facilities.
• Communicates with parents as appropriate based on camper illness, injury or concern.
• Informs unit staff and kitchen of individual needs of campers as soon as possible on the first day of each session.
• Reports all cases of illness, injury, or near misses to the Camp Director; gives necessary First Aid and care in accordance with Standing Medical Orders.
• Provides supervision for ill campers or staff in the health center.
• Participates in camp activities as time allows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• RN required.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Belief in the mission of GSUSA and GSGI.
• Member of GSUSA or willingness to become so.
• Interest in caring for children in an outdoor setting.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time on walkways and trails that may be uneven.
• Able to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move heavy objects, supplies, or luggage.
• Responsive to visible and verbal signs of children’s distress.
• Able to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

• Workday is based on the camp’s daily schedule.
• Time off will be assigned and coordinated by the Camp Director.
• Extreme weather and temperatures may be encountered daily.