Camp Via West is hiring Summer Camp Nurses
for our camp serving children and adults with disabilities
Join our camp team and play a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for our camps as a Camp Nurse. Our mission at Camp Via West is to grow great campers and staff! We do this by growing ourselves.
This is more than a job-it's a chance to bring joy, empowerment, and belonging to every camper and staffs journey. If your passionate about making a purposeful and positive impact while having fun outdoors at our overnight camp program, we'd love to have you grow on our team!
Compensation: $45/hr
Summer Dates: May 30th 2026 - August 22nd 2026 with part time spring hours available as well
- shifts are either a 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am
About the Role
Our camp nurses play an essential part in creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for campers and staff. This role combines clinical expertise with the flexibility and creativity required in an outdoor, community-centered setting. Camp nurses practice a wide range of skills including injury and illness prevention, health education, emergency response, medication management, and relational care. All this while contributing to a purposeful and joyful summer experience for youth and individuals with disabilities.
We’re looking for nurses who:
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Are compassionate, approachable, and enthusiastic about working with youth and adults with disabilities.
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Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, staff, and leadership.
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Are curious, organized, adaptable, and comfortable with the informal and fast-paced nature of camp life.
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Bring a balance of clinical skill, patience, humor, and flexibility
Why Work at Camp?
Working at camp is more than a seasonal position—it’s meaningful, hands-on healthcare in a vibrant and supportive community. Camp nurses have the opportunity to:
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Practice autonomy and develop leadership skills.
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Provide preventive and relational care in an environment where their expertise truly matters.
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Build strong connections with campers and staff.
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Witness growth, confidence, friendship, and resilience in real time.
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Experience a rewarding balance of routine care, teaching opportunities, and the simple joy of camp life.
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Nurses with children can enroll them in camp
Many nurses describe camp as a place where the “why” behind their work becomes clear again—where presence, trust, and compassion make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Clinical Care
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Provide daily health assessments, first aid, and ongoing care for campers and staff.
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Administer and document medications, including morning, evening, and PRN dosing.
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Maintain accurate and confidential health records in line with state regulations and camp policies.
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Coordinate emergency response, including communication with EMS, families, and leadership teams when needed.
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Support communicable disease prevention and risk reduction strategies.
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Oversee health center organization, cleanliness, supply management, and documentation.
Camper & Staff Support
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Promote health education, sun and hydration safety, and injury prevention throughout camp.
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Participate in staff training sessions to educate teams on basic first aid, wellness protocols, and emergency procedures.
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Build trusting, supportive relationships with campers and staff—creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment.
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Collaborate with counselors, leadership, and program staff to ensure camper needs are met and all activities follow appropriate safety guidelines.
Camp Operations
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Work independently and collaboratively within a small healthcare team.
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Assist in check-in and check-out health procedures, including reviewing health forms, conducting screenings, and organizing medications.
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Uphold all camp policies, ACA standards, and state health regulations.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Below is a list of education and work experience qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the listed qualifications and you are interested in joining our team.
Minimum experience and qualifications:
- at least 18 years of age*
Required
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Current RN, LVN/LPN license in California (or ability to obtain temporary/reciprocal licensure).
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CPR and First Aid certification
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Experience working with children, youth, families, or individuals with disabilities.
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Ability to work independently, prioritize in a dynamic environment, and remain calm under pressure.
Preferred
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Background in pediatrics, school nursing, public health, emergency/urgent care, or community health.
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Previous camp experience or experience in nontraditional, residential, or community settings.
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Comfort with electronic health records and basic documentation systems.
Scheduling & Contract Options
To support flexibility, we offer:
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Full-summer or session-based seasonal employment
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Partial-season or rotating schedules
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Housing as needed
Camp Via West & Abilitypath are committed to recruiting and retaining diverse staff; we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and marginalized candidates to apply!
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
- Proof of negative TB test results
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Proof of TDAP
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Verification of occupational physical clearance
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Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
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18 years of age
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Verification of eligibility to work in the US
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. Camp Via West & AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.
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Ability to lift and jointly transfer clients – may require lifting up to 45 lbs, with peer support and does require bending at the waist and knee
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Ability to be on your feet, standing, walking, and occasional running for a significant part of the day
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Ability to perform static standing for up to 45 minutes at a time
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Ability to walk over uneven terrain
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Ability to sit for up to 45 minutes, 3 – 6 times daily
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
Camp Via West is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.
