Nurse Practitioner

Position: Nurse Staff

Location: International placement onboard a cruise ship

Crew Life At Sea does not charge any recruitment or placement fees.

Nurse Staff on a cruise ship delivers medical care to both guests and crew, supports shipboard health protocols, and ensures the smooth operation of the onboard medical center. This unique opportunity allows skilled and adaptable healthcare professionals to work in a dynamic, multicultural maritime environment.

Provide nursing care to guests and crew, including both routine and emergency services.

Assist the ship’s doctor with patient care, triage, and minor medical procedures.

Operate and maintain medical equipment, including life support and diagnostic tools.

Conduct regular inspections of emergency and medical equipment (defibrillators, oxygen, EKG machines, etc.).

Maintain medical documentation, including illness reports, medication logs, outbreak tracking, and incident records.

Assist in inventory management, including ordering and disposal of expired medications.

Provide first aid and health training to crew members as required.

Support emergency response, drills, and evacuations as part of the ship's medical team.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to medical data protection protocols.

Competitive monthly salary paid in USD.

Accommodation and meals provided onboard.

Work in a supportive, multicultural team environment.

Full assistance with onboarding, documentation, and travel arrangements.

Registered Nurse (RN) with valid and current licensure.

Minimum of 3 years post‑graduate clinical experience, including ER, ICU, or acute care.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required; additional critical care training preferred.

Proficiency in operating medical equipment and managing clinical inventory.

Strong administrative, organizational, and documentation skills.

Ability to adapt to shipboard life and work in a close‑knit, fast‑paced environment.