Cruise Ship Nursing

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Hello!

Does anyone on here recommend Cruise Ship Nursing? I have done some research and it seems like a lot of fun. I hear the pay isn't nearly as competitive as onshore nursing facilities, but there are a variety of benefits like free food and lodging.

I was hoping to get some opinions on ship life and traveling in general. Being on a boat for seven days could get a little tiring. I was looking to find out how long contracts are and what the work hours were? I'm guessing it is a twelve hour shift.

According to Carnival and Royal Caribbean, Nurses are treated as Officer status. Meaning you will your own room and a few other benefits.

Thanks so much!

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My boyfriend works on a cruise ship as an engineer. It is 12 hour shifts but I don't think you'll be away for one week. You'd be away for several weeks. His crew rotated every 6 weeks, then off for 1 or 2 weeks (depending on their rank) and then back on for 6 weeks. He's not a nurse on the boat but it seemed that all the non-seasonal employees had the same kind of schedule.

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Specializes in Emergency, Telemetry, Transplant.

I am interested in hearing what others have to say about cruise ship nursing.

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From what I've seen in the past--one might only be technically scheduled for three, 12 hour shifts, but might still be "on call" 24/7. The pay? A room and food and definitely no Margaritas if on call 24/7

No thanks.

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Yeah... I spoke with a cruise ship nurse and she stated FREE travel, but not too much more.I would think if you aren't a retired, non-drinking nurse, I dont know about an assignment. I wouldn't want to work 24/7, without at least 1 day off to see something. GEESH!! It would be too much paradise and pina coladas too pass up!

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Yeah... I spoke with a cruise ship nurse and she stated FREE travel, but not too much more.I would think if you aren't a retired, non-drinking nurse, I dont know about an assignment. I wouldn't want to work 24/7, without at least 1 day off to see something. GEESH!! It would be too much paradise and pina coladas too pass up!

That's your pay--"FREE" travel.

Free travel confined 24/7 to a floating petri dish. Sounds fabulous.

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Free travel confined 24/7 to a floating petri dish. Sounds fabulous.

Another great line!

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That's your pay--"FREE" travel.

Free travel confined 24/7 to a floating petri dish. Sounds fabulous.

Bwahahahaha!!!!

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