Medical Department
Chief Doctor
Oversees the entire shipboard medical facilities, providing treatment mostly to passengers and sometimes crew, if required. A current license and extensive experience with cardiac and primary care, trauma, internal, and emergency medicine are required. Two to three years in subordinate positions on board ships are required. A diploma from an accredited medical school and fluent English language skills are required.
Salary range: $12,000 - 16,000 U.S. per month*
Depending on the cruise line*
Doctor
Treatment mostly to crew members and sometimes passengers, if required. Current license, extensive experience with cardiac and primary care, trauma, internal, and emergency medicine required. Diploma from an accredited medical school and fluent English Language skills required.
Salary range: 8,000 up to $14,000 USD per month*
Depending on the cruise line*
Registered Nurse
Treatment for passengers and crew. A diploma from an accredited nursing school with a minimum of two years of recent hospital experience is required. Experience with cardiac care, trauma, internal medicine, and fluent English language skills are required.
Salary range: 5500- 6800 USD per month*
Depending on the cruise line*