Nurse
Officer From USD 3,000+ / monthSail as a medical officer, caring for guests and crew — an onboard role for experienced cruise nurses ready to join quickly.
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Deliver exceptional care at sea. We're placing experienced cruise and shipboard nurses into onboard medical teams — caring for guests and crew, and working closely with the Ship's Doctor across clinical operations, emergency response and the day-to-day running of the medical centre.
Role overview
You'll help ensure the efficient operation of the ship's medical centre while supporting the highest standards of patient care — providing care to crew and passengers, assisting in emergencies, supporting public-health initiatives, and maintaining medical records and equipment in line with company procedures and maritime regulations.
Key responsibilities
Clinical care
- Support the Ship's Doctor in daily clinical operations
- Provide medical care to passengers and crew
- Implement documented treatment plans
- Respond to onboard emergencies, in and outside clinic hours
- Assist with medical referrals and disembarkations
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records
Emergency response
- Participate in all onboard medical emergencies
- Serve as a member of the Medical Centre Emergency Team
- Assist with casualty assessment, treatment and transport
- Take part in drills and emergency-preparedness exercises
Medical equipment & supplies
- Operate and maintain onboard medical equipment
- Conduct routine equipment inspections
- Sterilise surgical instruments and maintain records
- Monitor medicine and consumable inventory levels
- Assist with supply requisitions and stock management
Public health & prevention
- Support outbreak prevention and disease monitoring
- Maintain outbreak-management supplies and PPE
- Assist with health screenings and reporting
- Conduct water testing per onboard safety plans
- Promote health awareness among crew
Administration & compliance
- Maintain medical records and required documentation
- Create medical billing and insurance claim forms
- Ensure compliance with company policies and maritime regulations
- Assist with crew first-aid training and preparedness
Requirements
Eligibility (this position)
- Right to work in Europe, or eligibility for the relevant European work visa, so you can be boarded quickly
Education & qualifications
- Registered Nursing qualification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing certification
Experience
- Previous seagoing nursing experience (cruise or other vessels) — required for this role
- Minimum 3 years' post-registration nursing experience
- Emergency, A&E, urgent care or general practice experience preferred
Technical skills
- Strong written and spoken English
- Additional European languages (e.g. German, Italian, Spanish, French) are a strong advantage
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, electronic medical systems)
- Able to communicate effectively with diverse groups
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Personal attributes
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Reliable and professional
- Strong communicator, calm under pressure
- Committed to confidentiality and respectful care
Required maritime certificates & documentation
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- Crowd Management / Passenger Safety certification
- Security Awareness certification
- Seaman's Book (where applicable)
- Maritime English certification
- MLC-compliant Seafarer Medical Examination
- Yellow Fever, COVID-19 and Measles vaccination records
Between contracts or due for renewals? Our team handles the documentation and compliance side with you — from flag-state requirements to certificate renewals — so your next embarkation is smooth and hassle-free.