RECRUITING AND STAFFING

Requirements

Medical care onboard is provided by physicians and registered nurses.  The Medical Center is an urgent care environment where both crew members and guests are diagnosed and treated.  The medical staff encounters health care issues ranging from occupational health, primary care, and urgent/emergency care.

Physician

  • Licensed physician with three years of post-graduate/post-registration clinical practice in general and emergency medicine or board certification in Emergency Medicine or Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
  • ACLS, ATLS and PALS Certification
  • STCW Certificates (if applicable)
  • Valid Passport
  • Prior cruise ship experience is desirable, but not required
  • Efficiency in English (Spoken & Written)
  • Assignments range from 12 – 16 weeks in length

Nurse

  • Licensed in emergency care or critical care
  • Three to five years nursing experience
  • ACLS and PALS Certification
  • Valid Passport
  • STCW Certificates (if applicable)
  • Prior cruise ship experience is desirable, but not required
  • Efficiency in English (Spoken & Written)
  • Assignments 12 – 16 weeks in length