Required education
ADN or BSN
Average annual salary
$46k–$93k
Attributes
Independent
Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.
Managerial
Lead, guide and support other nurses so they can provide the best care.
Out of hospital
Treat patients in their homes, during travel, or other non-hospital environments.
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll use your skills to handle a wide range of medical situations, from routine bumps and scrapes to more serious scenarios like broken bones and contagious illnesses.
What you’ll do
Education
You’ll teach campers about sunburn prevention, fire prevention, poison ivy or oak, bug bites and other environment-related issues.
Management
You’ll perform pre-camp assessments, document visits, and maintain supplies.
Treatment
You’ll provide first aid and administer medications to campers, attendees, and staff.
Where you’ll work
- Camp sites
- Retreats
How to become a Camp Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN and work as a Registered Nurse.
03
While there is no specific certification, most Camp Nurses are required to be trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
04
You’re ready to work as a Camp Nurse.
Join an organization
Become a member of a Camp Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
Related Organizations
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