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How much do cruise line rn jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for cruise line rn in the United States is $40.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cruise Line RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cruise Line RN, you need a solid background in acute and emergency nursing, a current RN license, and often certifications like BLS and ACLS. Familiarity with shipboard medical equipment, telemedicine systems, and electronic health record platforms is typically required. Strong adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and exceptional communication are crucial for providing care to diverse passengers and crew in remote locations. These skills ensure prompt, effective healthcare delivery and crisis management in the unique environment of a cruise ship.

What are some unique challenges cruise line RNs face compared to land-based nursing roles?

Cruise line RNs often work in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment, where they may need to handle a wide range of medical issues, from minor illnesses to emergencies, sometimes with limited resources. They also provide care to a diverse, international population, which can present language and cultural challenges. Additionally, working at sea requires adaptability to changing schedules, confined living conditions, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role is highly autonomous, as RNs often make critical decisions before reaching shore-based medical facilities.

What are Cruise Line RNs?

Cruise Line Registered Nurses (RNs) are licensed healthcare professionals who work aboard cruise ships to provide medical care to passengers and crew. They handle a variety of medical situations, from minor illnesses and injuries to emergencies, often working alongside doctors in the ship's medical center. Their duties include assessing patients, administering medications, responding to medical emergencies, and sometimes assisting with health screenings. Cruise Line RNs must be adaptable, as they work in a unique environment with limited resources compared to land-based hospitals. In addition to medical expertise, strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this role.

What is the difference between Cruise Line Rn vs Cruise Ship Medical Assistant?

AspectCruise Line RnCruise Ship Medical Assistant
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, CPR certificationCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or similar, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentOnboard cruise ships, medical clinicsOnboard cruise ships, medical stations
Job ResponsibilitiesAssessing patients, administering medications, managing medical emergenciesAssisting with basic patient care, taking vital signs, supporting nurses

While both roles work onboard cruise ships and require CPR certification, Cruise Line Rns have a registered nurse license and handle more complex medical cases, whereas Cruise Ship Medical Assistants support nurses with basic patient care tasks. The RN role typically involves more advanced responsibilities and higher credentials.

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Infographic showing various Cruise Line Rn job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 89% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,504 per year, or $40.1 per hour.
Cardiovascular Operating Room Service Line Nurse Coordinator / RN

Cardiovascular Operating Room Service Line Nurse Coordinator / RN

Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Emory Healthcare rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 207 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day one! 
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Family-focused benefits  
  • Wellness incentives 
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs.... and more!  
Description

We're seeking a Service Line Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator that has two years of CVOR and two years of Procedural-line experience. Our Registered Nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. Our Procedural Service Line Coordinator is responsible for the overall daily operations of assigned service line and communication with surgeons/proceduralists that fall under the service line specialty. Coordinates daily operations, staffing, and case flow and management of inventory, instruments, supplies and equipment for selected service line surgeons/proceduralists.

  • Actively involved with assisting, education and ensuring nursing quality measures are achieved and maintained in the procedural environment.
  • Proactively communicates with surgeons, proceduralists, vendors, supporting staff and leadership keeping everyone updated on and informed of case schedule and flow.
  • Functions as the communications link to physicians, office personnel, nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals and patients and their families.
  • Responsible for maintaining quality standards for responsive service and professional documentation, maintaining current and accurate policies, procedures and practices.
  • Support the Nurse Manager and other nursing leadership teams with administrative duties actively participate in preparation of regulatory agency reviews, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Nurse Manager.
  • Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing with a bachelor's degree in nursing; or Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an associate's degree in nursing with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
  • Experience: 2 years of experience preferred in a procedural area and a minimum of 6 months of experience in that service line.
  • Licensure: Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
  • Certification: BLS and ACLS certifications required, and applicable certification based on specialty may be required.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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