Basics:
Camp Cobbossee for Boys is looking for a SEASONAL Pediatrics Nurse for our large sports program. 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. Cobbossee is a sleepaway summer camp in Maine. We have built a reputation on excellent coaching and sports programming, as well as the traditions and activities that make our camp such an unusual and transformative experience.
DATES: This nursing position begins June 13th, 2026 and runs through August 10th, 2026
The Details:
-Seasonal position in Monmouth, ME
-Room and board provided, as well as travel allowance. (Our food is amazing)
Nurse Responsibilities
● Intake and exit assessments of campers and staff
● Routine daily sick call and administration of 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.
● 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.
Compensation
Salary runs for $1,100 a week for the summer season depending on background and experience. If you have children, especially sons, we can offer them camp scholarships as well. We also offer travel allowances from your location to Maine
Nurse Qualifications
● 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).
The Bottom Line
Though certainly a nursing position this appointment is something more. You would be an integral member of a vibrant social community with ethics (Brotherhood, Community, Sportsmanship) at its core. If you are the right hire, you will also find yourself joining campfires and diverse conversations with people from all over the world. We are looking someone who wants to join a community.