Registered Nurse - Camp Accomplish
- Children's National Hospital
- Washington, DC, USA
Job Description
Camp Nurse – Summer 2026
Are you passionate about keeping children safe, healthy, and thriving? Join us this summer as a Camp Nurse for Camp Accomplish—an inclusive, life‑changing summer camp experience serving youth ages 5–18 with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
This is a full‑time temporary summer position working onsite for the duration of the camp season.
About Camp Accomplish
Children’s National Hospital and Melwood have partnered to deliver an unforgettable, inclusive summer program where fun meets exceptional care.
Hosted at the 108‑acre Melwood Recreation Center in rural Charles County, Maryland, Camp Accomplish provides beautiful outdoor spaces, accessible facilities, and an environment where every camper can succeed.
Position Overview
The Camp Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of campers and staff, supporting a medically diverse community in a dynamic summer camp setting.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide health care to meet individual needs of campers and minor needs of Children’s and Melwood staff.
· Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
· Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to State and American Camp Association standards.
· Oversee First Aid procedure and supplies.
· Screen all campers who are arriving and departing camp.
Required
· Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)
· At least 1 year of nursing experience
· Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
· Current CPR certification
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
· 2+ years of nursing experience
· Experience working with children, teens, or individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions (a plus)
Work Schedule
· Full‑time hours for the entire summer camp season
· Onsite at the Melwood Recreation Center in Nanjemoy, MD
Primary Location
: Maryland-Silver SpringWork Locations
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: NursingOrganization
: OperationsJob Posting
: Feb 26, 2026, 3:34:28 PMFull-Time Salary Range
: 75545.6 - 125923.2
Children’s National Hospital receives Magnet redesignation
For the fourth time, Children’s National Hospital has been designated as a Magnet® hospital by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, is given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing excellence and patient care.
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has been serving the nation’s children since 1870 and is ranked among the Top 10 pediatric hospitals in the country. Children’s National is #1 in Neonatology for a fifth consecutive year and is ranked in every specialty evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, including placement in the top 10 for: Cancer (#5), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#3), Orthopaedics (#6), Pulmonology(#8), Nephrology (#6) and Diabetes and Endocrinology (#10). Children’s Hospital has been designated as a Magnet® hospital three times, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. Children’s National offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels.