Summer 2026 | Live-In Preferred | Berkshires, Western Massachusetts
Do you love working with children, value community, and want to spend your summer in a beautiful, purpose-driven setting? Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, a premier overnight summer camp in the Berkshires, is seeking a Camp Nurse / Licensed Medical Professional (LMP) to join our healthcare team for Summer 2026.
This is a unique opportunity to live and work at camp, build meaningful relationships with campers and staff, and enjoy the best of summer camp life—all while practicing within a supportive, well-structured medical system.
Position Overview
The Camp Nurse (Licensed Medical Professional) provides medical oversight and day-to-day healthcare services to campers and staff at one of our overnight camps. You will be part of a collaborative healthcare team that includes Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and a Medical Office Manager. In addition, there will be a Healthcare Consultant and a Medical Advisor on call to advise and act as a point of escalation for healthcare questions.
Priority will be given to candidates who are able to live on site and commit to the full summer (June 20–August 21, 2026).
Schedule & Commitment
Our Camp Health Centers are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the summer season. Typical shifts are 12 hours long with one day and one night shift. Day shift are typically 7 AM – 7 PM and Evening/Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 9 AM. For evening shifts, staff may sleep if not needed for healthcare. Live-in, full-summer nurses are strongly preferred.
For non-live-in or partial summer candidates:
- Minimum commitment of 36 hours/week or at least two 12-hour day shifts and one night shift per week preferred – All Camp Nurses (LMPs) must be able to do overnight coverage.
- Priority shift assignments will go to candidates who live in and/or commit to a full summer.
Responsibilities
Provide direct healthcare services including:
- Sick call, injury assessment, medication administration, and inpatient care
- Emergency response and escalation to Healthcare Consultant or Medical Advisor, EMS or outside medical providers as needed.
- Serve as the primary medical authority on shift, making decisions within scope of licensure and job functions.
- In coordination with other Medical Staff, review camper and staff medical forms prior to and during the summer
- Supervise medication administration and ensure accurate Medication Administration Records (MARS)
- Chart all medical care and ensure health records are complete, accurate, and well maintained in coordination with the Medical Office Manager.
- Direct and support Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in providing care within their scope
- Communicate with camper families as appropriate
- Coordinate with the Medical Office Manager and Camp Director regarding daily reports, trends, and follow-up care
- Intake and manage medications on Opening Day and oversee medication data entry in UltraCamp.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked Health Care Center and communicate supply and equipment needs to the Medical Office Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive summer pay
- Free on-site housing and meals – Family housing available if needed.
- Camp tuition benefits for staff children (benefit is dependent on length of commitment to camp.) Staff children may participate in either Day Camp or Resident Camp programs or a mix of both.
- Live and work in the heart of the Berkshires, home to world-class arts, culture, hiking, and outdoor recreation
- Planned staff outings and transportation to local towns and cultural events
- Join a diverse, welcoming staff community from across the U.S. and around the world
- Gain valuable leadership and healthcare experience in a well-supported camp medical system
- Access to a broad YMCA and camp alumni network
