Summer Recreation Program Nurse

Recreation Program Nurse 

Seasonal Position 

Pay range: Salary ranges from $45/hour - $65/hour. 

Location:  

The Town of Cohasset is seeking a full-time Summer Program Nurse in the Recreation Department.  Reporting to the Town’s Public Health Nurse and Recreation Director, the recreation program nurse is a seasonal position available at our Cohasset recreation summer playground campus located in Cohasset, MA. Our caring and enthusiastic nurse is the health manager for Cohasset recreation and oversees health and cleanliness standards.  

2026 Summer Program Dates 

Monday, June 29th through Friday, August 7 

Session 1 June 29th through July 17th – Mon-Fri 

Session 2 July 20th through August 7th – Mon-Fri 

Orientation  Mandatory – week of June 22nd 

Description of Responsibilities: 

Oversees the health and wellness of 400-500 campers each day (ages 5 to 14/ co-ed) and up to 100 staff members and volunteers. Reviews all camper/staff medical information, including age-appropriate immunization requirements, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  Communicates with parents/guardians concerning any health issues and oversees any specific situations. Administer EPI-Pen training, management, and proper storage.  Reviews and recommends the purchase and storage of first aid supplies and equipment.  Reviews daily first aid/injury reports and communicates with parents if necessary. 

Requirements: 

LPN, RN, or RN with BSN. Experience with children and young adults is required, camp experience is preferred. Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan is required. The ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children enthusiastically is required. The ability to assist campers in emergencies, including fire, evacuation, illness, or injury is required. Good character, integrity, and adaptability are necessary. The desire to work in a recreational community is essential. 

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications 

• 2 to 3 years of nursing experience working with children 

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

• Provide proof of current license and professional nurse’s malpractice insurance

Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2026

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at hr@cohassetma.gov. 

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check), pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test & all other background checks where required.