Registered Nurse

Get a seasonal job at High Trails Outdoor Education Center, a coed nature instruction program for local schools located in Florissant, Colorado, on our 6,000+ acre ranch. Teach, guide, and work with students in a respectful community.

On This Page
Qualifications / Benefits / Responsibilities / FAQs / Apply

Registered Nurse Qualifications

This job is open to Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners able to practice in the State of Colorado (state or Compact State license). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year due to the seasonality of this position.

We have a local medical director and good relations with doctors in both Woodland Park and Colorado Springs, as well as with the local hospital in Woodland Park and with the local EMS services.

Job Benefits

$100-$150/day for part-time
$5,000-$6,000 depending on experience for full-time and length of the season
Well-equipped health care facilities with treatment room, bathrooms, isolation room, sick room, and nurse’s private quarters
Housing is provided for both part and full-time staff members, with utilities, WiFi and laundry included
1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked

This job description is not intended to include all tasks that might need to be performed, but to give the overview of the primary and most common responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

Be part of the High Trails Outdoor Education Center Medical Team
Provide first aid care and MESH support for students and staff
Oversee the administration of medications to students and staff
Coordinate visits to a physician/ER or assessment by our PA when needed
Monitor health and cleanliness standards in the health center
Organize paper work and maintain online digital documentation plus filing
Communicate and work closely with the outdoor education directors and various staff as part of the Sanborn Medical Team
Oversee the health and wellness of students and staff
Maintain clear, helpful and professional communications with parents and directors
Join and assist staff with activities, work projects, and other tasks as necessary

What’s the Mission?

To live together in the outdoors, building a sense of Self, a sense of Community, a sense of the Earth, and a sense of Wonder through fun and adventure.

1.

By giving children the tools to better understand themselves, they develop problem solving skills, independence, confidence, and strength of character.

2.

By teaching children how to live and work in a community, they learn to manage themselves in complex social situations, put others’ needs before their own, and to work with other strong individuals from all over the United States and the world.

3.

By helping children value the earth, they become stewards of the natural world and, in turn, value the efforts made by themselves and others to preserve, protect and appreciate the immeasurable gifts of the outdoor world.

4.

And, by imbuing these actions with a deep sense of wonder, children grow to see and appreciate the beauty, magic, and possibility within themselves, others and the world.

5.

Grounded in our mission, our philosophy for over 75 years has been to provide a quality, safe experience for children in the outdoors. As youth development professionals, we teach life skills that are necessary for the creation of healthy, productive adults.

Where Is High Trails?

The town of Florissant is located 10 minutes from our facilities. The closest town of size is Woodland Park, which is a 30-minute drive east on Highway 24. Several grocery stores, restaurants, health food stores, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, and a movie theater are located there.

How Will I Get to High Trails?

Many of our nurses drive to High Trails or are dropped off by friends or family. We are happy to pick you up from the airport or bus station, however.

Where Will I Live?

The nurse(s) for High Trails live in private rooms in the health center.

Is Food Included?

Yes! Eating well is very important for everyone at HTOEC. Meals are served three times a day, and snacks are always available in the Lodge. Staff members also have additional access to the kitchen for storing some personal food and for late night snacking. There are no cooks scheduled on the weekends, but staff will still have access to the kitchen to make their own meals. Outdoor Ed staff often take turns cooking dinner for each other on Sunday nights as a fun community activity.

Do I Get Paid?

Yes! Nurses are paid a daily rate on a monthly basis.

Do I Get Time Off?

Yes! The typical work week is Monday to Friday afternoon with occasional required weekend work. However, you will have most weekends off from Friday around 4:00 to Sunday Night Dinner.

What Can I Do When I'm Not Working?

Nurses and other staff have time off together and often take advantage of all that Colorado has to offer including a weekend of camping to climb a 14er, a trip to the hot springs, rock climbing, relaxing around camp, going to a concert at Red Rocks, or a Rockies baseball game.

Apply Now