Overnight Camp Nurse/EMT

YMCA Camps Foss and Mitena have provided a meaningful summer experience for campers for over 100 years. We are currently hiring Registered Nurses for the 2026 summer. Camp Foss is located in Stafford, NH and Camp Mitena is located in Alton, NH. We are seeking nurses who would reside on camp to provide nursing services.

Nurses are hired at a one week minimum, ideally for two weeks or longer. Dates are between July 26th to August 22nd, or any combination of. Additionally we are also hiring substitute nurses which involves coverage for 1 day a week (4pm-4pm) over the course of the 8 week camp season.

Responsibilities Include:

• routine nursing care to campers, counselors and staff according to physicians’ orders and instructions.
• Emergency care to campers, counselors and staff involved in accidents or injury.
• Set up, maintenance and breakdown of the health center including supplies.
• Processing all forms pertaining to insurance coverage, accident reports and documentation of nursing care.
• Communication of nursing care and medical attention to parents as well as information regarding campers to the nursing and medical team.
• Check and monitor the registration system for all current or incoming camper files.
• Maintain a positive relationship with local hospitals, Alton Family Medicine and urgent care.
• Set up and implement a nursing schedule.
• Work with Camp Director in implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe camp

Position Specifics:

• On site, with private residence area within the health center (Strafford/Alton NH)
• On call, with specific times for medication delivery and sick calls
• One 24 hour time period off camp per week (4pm-4pm)
• Minimum one week commitment

Qualifications:

Candidates must be a licensed RN for the State of New Hampshire and are required to live on-site during camp. Ability to effectively communicate with families about care provided, ability to accurately track care on a digital platform.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting will be completed upon being offered a position

Benefits:

• Family housing and meals included
• Generous discount for children to attend Camp Mi-Te-Na or Camp Foss

Pay: Salary ranges start at $1,100 per week. Sub nurse salary is pro-rated to a daily rate to account for actual time worked