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Internship Cruise Ship Doctor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The cruise ship nurse reports and works under the direction of the ship's lead nurse, ship's physician and ship's chief doctor. She/ he is called first in case of medical emergency aboard the cruise ...

Lead / Chief Nurse

Miami, FL · On-site

$112K - $146K/yr

Lead / Chief Nurse The Lead/ Chief Nurse is in charge of the nursing staff aboard the cruise ship and reports to the ships Physician, ship's Chief Doctor as well as to the Fleet Chief Nursing Officer ...

International placement onboard a cruise ship About the Opportunity: Crew Life At Sea is currently ... doctor with patient care, triage, and minor medical procedures * Operate and maintain medical ...

Doctor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$84K - $103K/yr

Doctors work closely with shipboard nurses and paramedics and report to the ship's Senior Doctor ... cruise ships operating worldwide, with two-month intermissions. Important: please download the ...

Doctor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$84K - $103K/yr

Doctor Department: Medical Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Global Reporting To ... fleet of cruise ships operating worldwide, with two-month intermissions. IMPORTANT : please ...

Senior Doctor The Medical Team has the critical role of meeting the day-to-day medical needs of our ... Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to more than 800 ...

Island Doctor The Island Doctor will provide medical care to all Guests and Crew members. The ... Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to more than 800 ...

... fleet of cruise ships operating worldwide, with two-month intermissions. IMPORTANT : please ... Reports any concerns to the Senior Doctor. * Listens attentively, is respectful and considerate ...

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How much do internship cruise ship doctor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship cruise ship doctor in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Cruise Ship Doctor vs Cruise Ship Nurse?

AspectInternship Cruise Ship DoctorCruise Ship Nurse
Required CredentialsMedical degree, medical license, internshipNursing license, RN certification
Work EnvironmentMedical facilities onboard, patient care, emergenciesPatient care, first aid, health assessments
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, cruise lines, medical providersCruise lines, healthcare onboard
Common Search & ComparisonInternship Cruise Ship Doctor vs Cruise Ship Nurse

The Internship Cruise Ship Doctor typically requires a medical degree and license, focusing on providing medical care and handling emergencies onboard. In contrast, a Cruise Ship Nurse usually holds a nursing license and handles routine patient care, health assessments, and first aid. Both roles operate in the cruise industry but differ in qualifications and scope of practice, with the doctor role being more advanced medically.

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Infographic showing various Internship Cruise Ship Doctor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, and 75% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

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Ship Nurse

The ship's nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) responsible to provide appropriate day-to-day health care to passengers and crew members aboard the cruise ship. The cruise ship nurse reports and works under the direction of the ship's lead nurse, ship's physician and ship's chief doctor. She/ he is called first in case of medical emergency aboard the cruise ship providing first aid care until arrival of the ship's physician. The ship nurse performs nursing care in a proficient, calm and professional manner during routine work shifts as well as during a crisis, increased workload or emergency situations. She/ he initiates nursing intervention for non-urgent patients, such as but not limited to ice application, dressings, splints and bandages, calculates correct drug dosage and administers medication as per physicians prescription/order. She/ he also assist the physician with procedures/ treatments, document nursing interventions/ observations and sets up treatment rooms, checks emergency equipment, maintains established par levels of medical supplies/ medications.

Working Place: Miami, FL, United States