- Wages/Pay
- $18,000.00 - $19,000.00 / season
- Experience Level
- Previous experience required
- Job Start Date
- Jun 12, 2026
Join us for a meaningful summer as the Camp Nurse at Four Winds * Westward Ho on beautiful Orcas Island, WA. This role is at the heart of camp life. The Nurse along with our Nurse Assistant/EMT cares for campers and staff, support health and safety across camp, and be a trusted, steady presence in a vibrant, unplugged community. If you love working with kids, enjoy the outdoors, and want your nursing skills to make a real impact, this is a special opportunity.
As the lead Camp Nurse, you’ll oversee all health and wellness needs, including administering medications, maintaining organized health records, coordinating care with local providers, and communicating with families when needed. You’ll support staff in responding to everyday health concerns, help lead health and safety training during staff week, and manage the day-to-day operations of our Health House. You’ll also collaborate closely with camp leadership, supervise a Nurse Assistant/ EMT, and support health needs for off-site trips.
We’re looking for a licensed Registered Nurse (RN or higher) who is organized, communicative, and enjoys working with children in a dynamic, outdoor setting. Candidates must hold a current RN license and be licensed in Washington State or willing to obtain Washington State licensure prior to the start of camp. Experience in school, ER, public health, or similar settings is helpful. This is a summer role, June 12- August 20, where you’ll live and work in a close-knit camp community that values simplicity, connection, and time outdoors. The Camp Nurse is housed in a private room with a private bathroom within our Health House, providing both comfort and proximity to care.
Compensation includes a competitive summer salary (based on experience), room and board, travel support, and scheduled time off—all within a supportive, values-driven team environment.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your resume along with a summary of your relevant experience to diana@fourwindscamp.org
Contact Info
- Diana Huff
- diana@fourwindscamp.org
- (562) 965-5495
- fourwindscamp.org
Four Winds * Westward Ho
Four Winds * Westward Ho is an established, traditional summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 18 on Orcas Island in Washington State’s San Juan Islands. With over a hundred acres of woods, fields and waterfront, we offer an impressive variety of programs and activities designed to develop skills and confidence through adventure in the out-of-doors.
- Location
- Washington
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 85
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Intermittent
